Whether you're an executive with a polished corner office, a home worker with a semi-office off the living room, or a student with a simple desk, adding eco-friendly office accessories to your workspace is a great way to get greener with the place you spend so much of your time. Eco-friendly office accessories are also a cheaper alternative to eco-friendly office furniture, while still offering environmental benefits. If you're in the market for a daily planner, a bulletin board, file folders, or notebooks, we've got ones that feature recycled materials. We've got plenty of other eco-friendly office accessories, too, from creative business card holders to solar-powered calculators.
Iron and recycled glass letter holder, 'Blue Nature'by NovicaCelebrating nature by recycling materials Dan Quaynor crafts a captivating letter holder. The ornate piece is forged from iron and decorated with luscious leaves which Quaynor makes by recycling glass.More
Pandanus boxes, 'Hidden Treasures' (set of 3)by NovicaThe natural allure of these boxes is ideal for storing a variety of treasures. Liem Hauw prepares a set of three hand-woven boxes that combine the organic elegance of pandanus and pinewood.More
Natural fiber journals, 'Treasured Words in Plum' (pair)by NovicaYooprai Kaewtui puts together an original set of handcrafted journals which she crafts with natural materials. The covers and pages are made by hand with saa (mulberry) paper and they are bound together with a saa paper rope. She uses natural dyes to obtain the vibrant plum hues on the covers which feature a decorative bamboo stick. Each notebook contains 25 blank pages.More
Natural fiber journals, 'Treasured Words in Green' (pair)by NovicaYooprai Kaewtui puts together an original set of handcrafted journals which she crafts with natural materials. The covers and pages are made by hand with saa (mulberry) paper and they are bound together with a saa paper rope. She uses natural dyes to obtain the vibrant green hues on the covers which feature a decorative bamboo stick. Each notebook contains 25 blank pages.More
Ate grass CD basket, 'Collector'by NovicaNengah Danantara designs a rectangular basket that exalts nature's beauty. Hand-woven from ate grass its tight mesh features diamond motifs. Recognized for its resistance to water heat and insects the fiber makes a durable and handsome holder for some 28 CDs.More
Office Depot Brand Recycled W-2 Self-Seal Envelopes For 2008 Tax Year, 5 3/4in. x 9 1/4in., Pack Of 50by Office DepotKeep your tax documents secure. Maintain employee privacy. Convenient self-seal, security tint envelopes offer an added tamper-security flap. For use with Office Depot Brand forms. These envelopes for use with Office Depot's W-2 laser forms (sold separately). Envelopes measure 5 5/8" x 9 1/4". Environmentally preferable - envelopes contain a minimum of 30% postconsumer recycled fibers.More
Office Depot Brand Recycled 6-Part W-2 Laser Set With Envelopes For 2008 Tax Year, Pack Of 10 Setsby Office DepotEasily report wages and tax statements for your employees. 6-part forms are printed with heat-resistant ink. Heat-resistant ink makes the print last longer, meaning it won't fade over time. Acid-free paper makes it great for archival use. Works with most laser printers. Includes easy-to-use software, forms and envelopes. Self-seal security tint envelopes allow easy, secure mailing. Software provides what you need to print your own W-2 forms. Environmentally preferable - contains a minimum of 30% postconsumer recycled content.More
Recycling is the reprocessing of old materials into new products, with the aims of preventing the waste of potentially useful materials, reducing the consumption of fresh raw materials, reducing energy usage, reducing air (from incineration) and water (from landfilling) pollution by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production.
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet and therefore highly sustainable. It is an incredibly versatile plant used for many everyday applications from flooring and wall paneling to paper and fabrics. Some of the processes through which Bamboo is turned from its raw form into usable products can have a negative environmental impact.