Before a product is considered EcoEasy, supplier must first agree to our Supplier Code of Conduct (PDF, 25Kb). Upon agreement, individual products are then reviewed against the appropriate criteria.
A product is considered EcoEasy if it meets one or more of the following certifications:
- European Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, FSC, PEFC, EN13432 certification of biodegradability and compost-ability, or other independent and approved third party certification
Within the product categories, one or more of the following criteria will also qualify a product as being EcoEasy:
Ink, toner, ribbons, data storage medias, and other computer and cleaning supplies
- Remanufactured
- 50% post-consumer recycled content
Paper products
- 30% post-consumer recycled content
Filing and storage
- 30% post-consumer recycled content (for paper)
- 20% post-consumer recycled content (except paper)
- 40% total recycled content (except paper)
Desk and office accessories
- 20% post-consumer recycled content (except paper)
- 40% total recycled content (except paper)
Writing instruments, correction media, and drafting supplies
- Pens that are 50% recycled material AND refillable
- Highlighters that are refillable
- Lead refills with 50% recycled materials
Facility products
- 30% post-consumer recycled content
- Batteries that are rechargeable
Business technologies
- Solar-powered
Calendars, labels, printing and forms
- 30% post-consumer recycled content
For all categories, other attributes not listed will be provided in the product description.
Wherever possible, Staples uses available standards, guidance, and certifications to identify products that qualify for EcoEasy. However, the icon alone does not indicate a product has been certified as “green” or that it meets a specific third party standard. As a company, we continue to review and modify the criteria used to identify EcoEasy products, ensuring they are based on sound science, are credible, and reflect the current state of the industry.
