![[logo] US EPA](http://www.epa.gov/epafiles/images/logo_epaseal.gif){kind=logo}
| Home About EPP Database Browse Database Search Database Contact Us |
Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services
Office Store - Office SuppliesProduct Voluntary Standards or Guidelines
| Accessories (desktop, plastic) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov |  |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Adhesives, Coatings, and Inks | USA - EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy Program (SNAP) spdcomment@epa.gov, 1-800-296-1996 | |
 |
Ozone depleting substances | None stated | Alternatives to ozone depleting substances | |
5/30/2007 |
| Binder Holders | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 |   |
 |
None stated | None stated | None stated |  |
|
| Binders | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Binders (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Binders (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Binders (plastic) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Binders, Portfolios, & Accessories | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act | |
|
| Boxes, Envelopes & Shipping | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
|
|
| Business Forms and other Business Paper Products | Canada - UL EcoLogo Web site | |
|
Benzene Halogenated solvents Alcohol Wet strength resins |
Amounts for the following substances depend on printing method: VOC content Cadmium Lead Mercury Hexavalent chromium Aromatic solvents Halogenated solvents Borax Formaldehyde |
Emissions associated with process and production methods Lifecycle considerations Packaging Recyclable contents Safety and performance standards |
|
04/27/98 |
| Calculators (solar powered) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
|
Cadmium parts Organic halogenated compounds |
None stated | Performance standards of illuminance | |
01/01/2000 |
| Calendars and Accessories | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
|
|
| Cartridges (printer) | Canada - UL EcoLogo Web site | |
|
None stated | None stated | Lifecycle considerations Packaging Post-use care instructions Safety and performance standards |
|
08/15/95 |
| Clip Portfolios (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Clip Portfolios (plastic) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Clipboards (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Clipboards (plastic) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Clocks | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
|
|
| Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) | USA - EPA Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Containers (office recycling) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Containers (office recycling) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Containers (office waste) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Containers (office waste) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| File Folders (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| File Folders (plastic) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Filing & Storage | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
|
|
| Garbage Can (plastic) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
|
Hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances |
None stated | Recycled content Serviceability and safety requirements |
|
1/1/1997 |
| Ink | USA - State of New York Web site | |
None stated | None stated | Biobased content less hazardous recycled content |
|
||
| Inkjet Printing | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
|
phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
2/3/2009 |
| Mailers (padded) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Mailers (padded) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Office and Desk Accessories | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
|
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | |
|
| Office Essentials (Staplers, Labels, Toner, Clipboards, Paperclips) | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act | |
|
| Office Products | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
|
None stated | Chlorine | Office practices Recycled content |
|
01/01/97 |
| Office Products (Recycled Plastic) | International - UL Environment cec.us@us.ul.com | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
9/29/2011 | |
| Office Recycling Containers | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Reddoor.Marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
|
| Office Supplies (binders, envelopes, highlighters, file folders, labels, and six other types of office supplies) | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
|
Chlorine | 1 1 1-trichloroethane |
Non-toxic. Reusable Recycled content |
|
5/2002 |
| Office Supplies (plastic) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
|
Hazardous substance; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances |
None stated | Recycled content Serviceability and safety requirements |
|
01/01/97 |
| Office Supplies, including stationery | Japan - Green Purchasing Network Web site | |
None stated | Resin treatment | High percentage of recycled materials Low Whiteness Level Recyclability Required information on the use of PVC's Reusability |
|
08/05/98 | |
| Paper (Copier, Computer, Printer, Pads) | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
|
|
| Paper, Alternative Fiber Papers | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
|
None stated | Chlorine | Locally grown and processed Recycled content Tree free |
|
05/01/98 |
| Pencils | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
|
Mercury Chlorine-based plastics Lead Cadmium Hexavalent chromium Barium Selenium Halogenated or aromatic solvents Antimony Arsenic |
Allergens Carcinogens Flame retardants Genotoxins VOCs |
Corrosivity Durability/life span Health impacts Other material use Packaging Recyclable contents Recycled content |
|
09/27/01 |
| Pens | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
|
Mercury Chlorine-based plastics Lead Cadmium Hexavalent chromium Barium Selenium Halogenated or aromatic solvents Antimony Arsenic |
Allergens Carcinogens Flame retardants Genotoxins VOCs |
Corrosivity Durability/life span Health impacts Other material use Packaging Recyclable contents Recycled content |
|
09/27/01 |
| Pens, Mechanical Pencils and Other Writing Instruments | International - UL Environment cec.us@us.ul.com | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled contents | |
9/29/2011 | |
| Plastic Products (including textiles, office supplies, outdoor furniture, food containers, and cosmetic containers) | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
Heavy Metals | Benzidine dyes Fluorescent whitening agents |
Disposal Durability Recycled content |
|
12/01/2000 | |
| Presentation Folders (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Printer Ribbons (multi-pass thermal transfer ribbons) | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
Toxics | None stated | Performance requirements | |
4/1/1994 | |
| Printing Cartridges | Canada - UL EcoLogo Web site | |
|
None stated | None stated | Remanufacturing | |
|
| Printing Inks (offset) | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
Heavy Metals Toxics |
None stated | Energy consumption Quality standards |
|
1/1/97 | |
| Ribbon Cassettes and Ink Cartridges (reusable) | Japan - Japan Environment Association - Eco Mark Program ecomark@japan.email.ne.jp | |
Toxics | None stated | Disposal Reusability |
|
04/01/94 | |
| Ribbon Cassettes and Toner Modules (reusable) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
|
PBB PBDE Cadmiated cassette or module parts Mercury Lead Cadmium Chromium VI compounds Halogenated compounds |
Organic impurities Heavy metal impurities |
Improved air quality Reduced toxicity Resource conservation Reusability |
|
04/01/2002 |
| Toner Cartridges | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Procure remanufactured toner cartridges and/or remanufacturing services | |
|
| Toner Cartridges (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
|
None stated | None stated | Procure remanufactured toner cartridges and/or remanufacturing services | |
|
| Whiteboard Surfaces | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
|
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | |
|
| Whiteboards, Bulletin Boards, Corkboards | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
|
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | |
|
| Writing Instruments | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act | |
|
| Writing Instruments | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Non-toxic inks Packaging Recycled content Renewable resources Reusable materials |
|
01/01/98 |
| Writing Instruments | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
|
Mercury Chlorine-based plastics Lead Cadmium Hexavalent chromium Barium Selenium Halogenated or aromatic solvents Antimony Arsenic |
Allergens Carcinogens Flame retardants Genotoxins VOCs |
Corrosivity Durability/life span Health impacts Other material use Packaging Recyclable contents Recycled content |
|
09/27/01 |
| Writing Products | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
|
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
|