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Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services
Office Store - Office SuppliesPLEASE NOTE: Linking to these lists does not constitute "endorsement" of
these products or companies on the part of the EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program.
Some lists include product brands that have had their environmental claims certified by a third party certifier, while
others do not. Go to the vendor list author home page link to get more details on how each program generates their
lists. In addition, to get a product brand added to any vendor list in this database, please contact the organization
which authored the vendor list directly via the contact information provided in the vendor list table.
| Accessories (desktop, plastic) (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov |  |
No | |
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 | |
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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 |   |
Yes |  |
None stated | None stated | None stated |  |
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| Binders | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
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 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Binders (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
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 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Binders, Portfolios, & Accessories | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act | |
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| Boxes, Envelopes & Shipping | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
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| Business Forms and other Business Paper Products | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
Yes | |
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 |
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04/27/98 |
| Calculators (solar powered) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
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 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
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| Cartridges (printer) | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Lifecycle considerations Packaging Post-use care instructions Safety and performance standards |
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08/15/95 |
| Clip Portfolios (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
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 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Clipboards (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
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 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Clocks | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
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| Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) | USA - EPA Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Computers: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Computer Products (supplies and maintenance equipment) | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
11/03/03 |
| Containers (office recycling) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
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 | |
No | |
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 | |
No | |
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 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
05/01/95 |
| Containers (records storage) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Cushioning (air bubble) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| File Folders (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
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 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| File Folders: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Binding and Filing | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
11/03/03 |
| Filing & Storage | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
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| Film (plastic) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Garbage Can (plastic) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Hazardous substances; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances |
None stated | Recycled content Serviceability and safety requirements |
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1/1/1997 |
| Inkjet Printing | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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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 (interdepartment dispatch) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Mailers (open end) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Mailers (open side flat) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Mailers (padded) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
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 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Recyclable contents | |
06/22/88 |
| Mailing Envelopes | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Mailing, Packing and Shipping Supplies | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
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| Office accessories (recovered wood) | USA - Environmentally Preferable Product Web site | |
Yes | Not available online. Contact SCS for more information. | None stated | None stated | Recovered materials | |
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| Office and Desk Accessories | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
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 | |
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| Office Essentials (Staplers, Labels, Toner, Clipboards, Paperclips) | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act | |
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| Office Products | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
Yes | |
None stated | Chlorine | Office practices Recycled content |
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01/01/97 |
| Office Recycling Containers | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Reddoor.Marlene@epa.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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| Office Supplies (binders, envelopes, highlighters, file folders, labels, and six other types of office supplies) | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
Yes | |
Chlorine | 1 1 1-trichloroethane |
Non-toxic. Reusable Recycled content |
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5/2002 |
| Office Supplies (plastic) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Hazardous substance; Carcinogenic mutagenic or teratogenic substances |
None stated | Recycled content Serviceability and safety requirements |
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01/01/97 |
| Office Supplies: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Office Essentials | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
11/03/03 |
| Office Supplies: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Visual Communication (awards) | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
11/03/03 |
| Packaging: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Mailing and Packing Supplies | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
11/03/03 |
| Paper - Interactive Paper Selection Database | USA - ReThink Paper (415) 788-3666, x232 | |
No | Includes paper that has recycled-content, is from non-wood sources, reduces or eliminates the use of chlorine, is at least 30% of domestic fiber, or is at least 30% organic fiber. | None stated | Chlorine Wood |
Recycled content Domestic fiber Organic fiber |
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| Paper - Rankings | USA - ReThink Paper (415) 788-3666, x232 | |
No | Includes paper that has recycled-content, is from non-wood sources, reduces or eliminates the use of chlorine, is at least 30% of domestic fiber, or is at least 30% organic fiber. | None stated | Chlorine Wood |
Recycled content Domestic fiber Organic fiber |
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| Paper (Copier, Computer, Printer, Pads) | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act Recycled content |
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| Paper, Alternative Fiber Papers | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
Yes | |
None stated | Chlorine | Locally grown and processed Recycled content Tree free |
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05/01/98 |
| Paper: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Forms | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
11/03/03 |
| Pencils | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
Yes | |
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 |
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09/27/01 |
| Pens | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
Yes | |
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 |
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09/27/01 |
| Portfolios: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Calendars, Personal Organizers and Portfolios | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
11/03/03 |
| Presentation Folders (plastic) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
01/19/2000 |
| Printing Cartridges | Canada - Environmental Choice - EcoLogo Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Remanufacturing | |
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| Recycling Containers | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
No | |
None stated | VOCs Chromate |
Recycled content Chromate-free Energy conservation Low VOCs Water conservation |
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12/01/2003 |
| Ribbon Cassettes and Toner Modules (reusable) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
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 |
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04/01/2002 |
| Toner Cartridges | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Procure remanufactured toner cartridges and/or remanufacturing services | |
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| Toner Cartridges (GSA vendor list) | USA - EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Marlene Reddoor, reddoor.marlene@epa.gov | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Procure remanufactured toner cartridges and/or remanufacturing services | |
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| Whiteboard Surfaces | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
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 | |
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| Whiteboards, Bulletin Boards, Corkboards | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
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 | |
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| Writing Instruments | USA - AbilityOne customer_service@nib.org, 703.310.0500 | |
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None stated | None stated | Fulfill required source provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act | |
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| Writing Instruments | USA - Green Seal, Choose Green Reports (202) 872-6400 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Non-toxic inks Packaging Recycled content Renewable resources Reusable materials |
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01/01/98 |
| Writing Instruments | Nordic Countries - Nordic Swan info@ecolabel.no | |
Yes | |
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 |
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09/27/01 |
| Writing Products | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Recycled content | |
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