Consumable Office Products

Frequently purchased office supplies such as; toner, pens, markers, file folders, sticky notes, binders, tape, paper clips, dish soap, etc. *Before purchasing, consider checking Property Control for your supplies first.

Preferable Criteria 

  • Incorporates a minimum of 50% recycled content (RC) and a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content (PCRC) *See the Northeast Recycling Council's  for specifics
  • Does not contain toxic materials or compounds (less harsh chemicals)
  • Water-based or plant-based materials and/or adhesives
  • Reusable and durable (avoid disposables)
  • Rapidly renewable materials (eg. bamboo, cork, felt, etc.)
  • Refillable (with refills available)
  • Third-party certified under a sustainability standard or ecolabel (, , , , , AP Non-Toxic, , , )

*Strive to purchase products that meet one or more of the "preferable criteria" as the "minimum criteria" are just a great starting point.

Minimum Criteria

  • Incorporates minimum of 30% recycled content (RC) and minimum of 15% post-consumer recycled content (PCRC) 
  • Rechargeable (avoid disposables)
  • Free of antimicrobial coatings

 

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