green products
At Purple Office it is our belief that Climate Change is a significant issue for all of us, but most especially for our children and grandchildren. Whether you believe that the damage to our environment is man-made or natural, there is no doubt that we need to do something to guarantee our lifestyles, and even our survival.
It is true that just one person cannot make a difference; however if enough people make changes to their lifestyle, the difference can be multiplied a million-fold. Stationary and office supplies may make up a small part of your company’s expenditure in a year, but every business needs it.
We would like to give you the opportunity to make a difference by giving you a choice between traditional, and environmentally freindly office supplies. You can make your buying decision based on value for money, quality, suitability sustainability, and ensure your own impact on the environment is minimised.
To search for the environmentally beneficial products simply tick the "green products only" box on the left hand side and then use the keyword search to find your products.
fairtrade
The Fairtrade Mark, which is awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation to products which meet international Fairtrade standards, is an independent consumer label which guarantees a better deal for producers in developing countries, ensuring that Farmers receive a fair price and workers a fair wage with an additional premium to invest in community development. The chain is strong: local communities benefit from the greater economic security, improved health services and education programmes that Fairtrade can bring. Fairtrade is an alternative approach to conventional international trade. It is a trading partnership which aims at sustainable development for excluded and disadvantaged producers. It seeks to do this by providing better trading conditions, increasing the Fairtrade market by raising awareness and by campaigning. Ask for Fairtrade-certified products.
tco
Tco- Labelled products must have low emissions, meet ergonomic design criteria and have minimal environmentnal impact.
fsc
The Trademark of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) indicates that the wood used to make the product comes from a forest which is well managed according to strict environmental, social and economic standards. The forest of origin has been independently inspected and evaluated according to the principles and criteria for forest management agreed and approved by the FSC. FSC is an international, non-profit association whose membership comprises environmental and social groups and progressive forestry and wood retail companies working in partnership to improve forest management worldwide.
begreen
A real innovation in writing instruments - a full recycled range of products. All the products you will find in the range have been selected to match your most important requirements. Pilot Pen is fully engaged in ISO 14001 programmes in order to find the most effective ways to reduce impacts made on the environment.
ecover
A real innovation in writing instruments - a full recycled range of products. All the products you will find in the range have been selected to match your most important requirements. Pilot Pen is fully engaged in ISO 14001 programmes in order to find the most effective ways to reduce impacts made on the environment.
recycology
A real innovation in writing instruments - a full recycled range of products. All the products you will find in the range have been selected to match your most important requirements. Pilot Pen is fully engaged in ISO 14001 programmes in order to find the most effective ways to reduce impacts made on the environment.
ethical tea partnership
A real innovation in writing instruments - a full recycled range of products. All the products you will find in the range have been selected to match your most important requirements. Pilot Pen is fully engaged in ISO 14001 programmes in order to find the most effective ways to reduce impacts made on the environment.
remarkable
A real innovation in writing instruments - a full recycled range of products. All the products you will find in the range have been selected to match your most important requirements. Pilot Pen is fully engaged in ISO 14001 programmes in order to find the most effective ways to reduce impacts made on the environment.
panda storage
A real innovation in writing instruments - a full recycled range of products. All the products you will find in the range have been selected to match your most important requirements. Pilot Pen is fully engaged in ISO 14001 programmes in order to find the most effective ways to reduce impacts made on the environment.
Manufactured from100% recycled materials
Manufactured from morethan 50% recycled material
Manufactured from between20-50% recycled material
environmental benefit
Product and/or source has a recognised environmental benefit
(i.e. FSC)