In the Sustainable Office Supplies category, companies, administrations, schools, and institutions can find more environmentally conscious alternatives for daily office needs. These include recycled paper, resource-efficient binders, sustainable stationery, more environmentally friendly adhesive products, durable office supplies, and other products with a verifiable environmental benefit.

Sustainable procurement doesn't start with a single product, but with clear criteria. Material usage, recycling content, recognized environmental labels, packaging, lifespan, and reusability help to sensibly compare products.

Wiepa supports companies in Wiesbaden and Rhein Main in more easily identifying sustainable office supplies, selecting suitable alternatives, and gradually converting fixed core assortments.

Better Identification of Sustainable Office Supplies

Terms like Blue Angel, EU Ecolabel, recycling content, or climate-neutral often appear. However, they are not automatically synonymous. What matters is the specific characteristic behind a label and whether it is relevant to the respective product.

With our Eco Tip, we label products that meet clearly defined sustainability criteria. This helps customers more quickly recognize which items are a more environmentally conscious alternative.

Our Criteria for the Eco Tip

• Recognized environmental label: for example, Blue Angel or EU Ecolabel
• High proportion of sustainable materials: for example, a high recycled content
• Verifiable environmental benefit: for example, solvent-free, low-emission, or resource-efficient production
• Durability and reusability: products that need to be replaced less often or can be used multiple times
• Reduced packaging: less plastic, more recyclable materials, or plastic-free packaging

Sustainable Procurement in the Company

Companies do not have to switch their entire assortment at once. It is particularly sensible to first consider frequently used items. Copy paper, binders, sticky notes, stationery, adhesives, and hygiene products are reordered regularly and therefore offer great potential.

A sustainable core assortment creates clear standards. Employees do not have to compare anew with every order, and purchasing can permanently define preferred products.

Important Areas of Sustainable Office Supplies

• Paper and paper products: recycled paper, notebooks, pads, and moderation cards
• Organization and filing: binders, dividers, filing strips, and filing systems made from more resource-efficient materials
• Writing and marking: refillable, durable, or material-optimized writing instruments
• Adhesive and packaging: solvent-free adhesive products, paper tape, and more sustainable shipping solutions
• Hygiene and consumption: recycled products and resource-efficient solutions for sanitary areas and cleaning

Frequent Questions about Sustainable Office Supplies

How can one identify sustainable office supplies?

Recognized environmental labels, a high recycled content, durable materials, refillability, reduced packaging, and verifiable manufacturer information are helpful.

Is recycled paper suitable for all printers?

Many modern recycled papers are perfectly suitable for printers and copiers. Important factors are the manufacturer's approval, paper quality, and appropriate grammage.

How can a company make its office more sustainable?

A good starting point is to switch frequently needed consumables. Afterwards, other product groups can gradually be incorporated into a sustainable core assortment.

Does Wiepa support sustainable alternatives?

Yes. Wiepa supports companies in finding more sustainable alternatives, comparing products, and permanently incorporating suitable items into their own core assortment.