We are all becoming progressively more aware of steps  that can be taken to make our working environments more ‘eco friendly’ ie switching off lights, when leaving rooms which are not in use, not  leaving any electrical appliances on standby, recycling where possible and losing disposable cups in favour of ceramic or china items.

In addition to these, there are further measures we can take towards making our working lives even more eco aware. 

A range of products are now available for use in our offices and homes which are readily available to order simply and safely on line. This shopping method, saving both our time, and our most precious commodity, fuel.

A simple method of making a difference is by using recycled paper, perfect for office use and produced from 100% household waste. Great for the environment, accredited by Greenpeace and guaranteed for use in laser and inkjet printers alike and also good for photocopiers.

Continuing with the paper theme, why not try using recycled notepads? They are available in varying  sizes and styles  and may have been tyres, juice cartons, cardboard boxes or packaging in their previous life.

When writing on our eco friendly paper and note pads, we can use recycled pens and pencils. These products may have been made from items such as car parts, games consoles or crisp packets which may have ended their days in a land fill site. A full range is available from ballpoint and roller ball pens, whiteboard and permanent markers, pens with extra fine tips to colouring pencils. They all work just as well as their non recycled counterparts.

An innovation is the stapler that doesn’t need staples!  How much metal could be saved each year with one of these?  It’s handheld and will clip up to three pages together by using a clever cutting and folding action.

Another super idea – the water powered calculator. Unlike the solar powered variety, it will function regardless of light supply. It is powered by an H20 battery, which will last two to three years with perpetual usage and all of it’s components are recyclable. A ceaseless energy supply is maintained by refilling the battery as the water evaporates. If stored in it’s dry state, it will last indefinitely.

Did you know that most padded envelopes are not recyclable?  it is sensible therefore, to re use them as much as possible. There is a handy sticky label dispenser available which sits well on your office desks.It’s  produced from 100% recycled cardboard and dispenses sticky labels simply and cleanly.

Becoming ‘eco aware’ really is becoming easier to achieve.