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Opportunity Green’s Top 10 Eco-friendly Office Supplies

Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Brent Remby in Design & Culture

Top 10 Eco-Friendly Office Products 

Looking to make your office a little “greener”? Well look no further, these eco-friendly, cost effective products will help you make your office a lean, mean, fighting-for-Earth machine! We want to hear your opinion on these products! 

Kor Hydration Vessel –  You can check it out here: Kor Water  

The Kor Hydration Vessel is a 100% BPA-free water bottle with a push-button lid. It features a customizable “stone”, which is a little message you can read while you are taking a swig. Each color represents specific organizations that proceeds from your purchase go to. Kor Water believes passionately in the importance of clean water – to human health and to the health of our planet. They also believe in the power of design to inspire and motivate. Kor acknowledges the serious waste problem that bottled water creates and believe the only real solution is change. Change requires a complete redesign of the hydration experience. 

Tornado Bamboo Pen – Retro 51 – You can check it out here: Bamboo Pen 

Designer pen maker, Retro 51, recently introduced its Bamboo Tornado pen made of sustainable bamboo.  With the purchase of each refillable Toranado pen, Retro 51 makes a donation to the Arbor Day Foundation to save 250 square feet of rainforest.  Keep those disposable pens out of the landfill by using a refillable writing instrument. 

Unfold - Working Class Heroes -  You can check it out here: Working Class Heroes 

Presenting the Unfold: A laptop case that can be folded eight different ways to fit everything you need. With “comfy handles and a reinforced shoulder strap, the bag is also padded with a protective layer to keep whatever you carry safe”. Its interior is a soft cotton lining with small leather logo. They use natural fabrics like 100% handmade felt that makes it more durable and kinder on the environment. Working Class Heroes features many other products for all of your carrying needs. 

ReBinder – Sustainable Group –  You can check it out here: ReBinder 

The ReBinder is the world’s only FSC Certified Binder. By choosing a ReBinder over the 3 ring vinyl binder, you lower your carbon footprint, save money and deliver an awesome message about your commitment to the earth. ReBinder is the original 3 ring binder made of durable recycled chipboard and corrugated cardboard. All of the binders are made in the USA using high quality, locally sourced materials. All of the binder covers are recyclable or compostable. ReBinder is assembled by a staff of disabled workers in the Pacific Northwest. 

Autopilot Workstation – Material Furniture –  You can check it out here: Autopilot Workstation 

The Autopilot Workstation, like all of Material Furniture’s imaginative collection is built with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified woods, locally-sourced materials, and comes with easy assembly/disassembly instructions for maximum modular usability. This modern, unique desk comes with either a maple or walnut finish and can be splashed with one of four colors: ice blue, citron, tangerine, or white. Owner/designer Christopher Douglas’s thoughtful work extends even to the packaging, which uses as little material as possible by shipping each piece flat. Using it might just inspire you to get more work done. 

Marcal 100% post-consumer recycled paper products –  You can check it out here: Marcal Paper 

Marcal has been saving trees and reducing landfills for over 50 years by making its paper products from recycled paper. Marcal uses paper collected from curbs in residential neighborhoods in cities and towns across America, from the small blue baskets in office buildings, from unwanted junk mail, and even waste from printers; all in an effort to do something good… to produce something that people need. 

TerraCycle E-Waste Trash Can –  You can check it out here: TerraCycle 

The TerraCycle E-Waste Recycling Can is made from 100% e-waste (such as crushed computers and fax machines) that would otherwise have ended up in landfills. It comes in both blue and green, holds up to 28 quarts. Finally, we have something to make out of all that e-waste! 

ATP Earthdrive 8 GB Eco-friendly flash drive –  You can check it out here: ATP EarthDrive 

The ATP EarthDrive™ is the world’s first recyclable USB Drive, appropriately named the EarthDrive™. With years of product development and extensive research, the EarthDrive™ is designed and built using the maximum amount of biodegradable materials (PLA), resulting in a fully recyclable product. PLA (Polylactic acid) is a biodegradable polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn. Shockproof, waterproof, and dustproof, the drive can also be password protected. 

Wrap-a-long Reusable Sandwich Wrap -  You can check it out here: Etsy 

Introducing the Wrap-A-Long- an eco-friendly, reusable sandwich wrap perfect for sandwiches of all kinds! Combine these with their snack and lunch bags to make a perfect lunch kit! Now you can finally stop using plastic baggies, foil, wax paper, etc. to pack a sandwich. Just imagine how much you can do for the environment along with the amount of money you can save by making the switch! The Wrap-A-Long is made with 3 layers to keep food fresh longer: 100% cotton print fabric outside, 100% white cotton in the middle and it is lined with a water-resistant and stain-resistant nylon. It measures 12” by 12” when opened and doubles as a placement. It is designed with an adjustable Velcro closure so it can hold different size sandwiches perfectly! To clean- simply shake off crumbs and wipe down the lining. Is this concept sustainable? 

EconoGreen Eco-friendly Plastic Bags - You can check it out here: EconoGreen 

EconoGreen Plastics™ bags and drop cloths are better for the planet than traditional plastic bags. They cost less than comparable plastic bags and drop cloths while providing equal or better quality. Their bags and drop cloths are not only made from recycled plastics, they are also recyclable and oxodegradable. We believe that a disposable plastic product should be engineered to degrade over time. We find it’s an easy way to do our part for a healthier planet. Made from 
100% recycled plastic,
 100% oxodegradable, and 
 100% recyclable, these bags and drop cloths will completely break down within 2 years after use! This is considerably less than traditional plastic bags.  

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