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Office supplies

Every office needs supplies for daily work. Choosing durable, high-quality, and less toxic products helps reduce environmental impact. Reusing items and avoiding single-use products also makes a difference.

Many office supplies are available with recycled content—including notepads, file folders, scissors, pens, clipboards, and Post-it Notes.

Copy paper and toner are covered in separate guides and contracts.

Quick Tips

Choose

  • Recycled-content products
  • Refillable and recyclable supplies
  • High-quality, durable materials
  • Non-toxic products
  • Unscented items
  • Low-emission pens and markers

Avoid

  • Single-use or disposable items
  • Vinyl (PVC) binders
  • Aerosol products (including canned air with high VOCs; use manual air dusters instead)

End of Life

  • Recycle paper and packaging
  • Reuse items whenever possible
  • Donate usable supplies

An EPA checkmark indicates a certification or standard is recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Technical Specification Language

High Performance Buildings Guide: Office Supplies