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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.
| 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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| 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 (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: 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 |
| 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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| 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 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: 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, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 - 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 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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