# The Staples Paper Vision: Sustainability and Quality - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/09/the-staples-paper-vision-sustainability-and-quality/ - Published: 2020-09-06T22:38:19-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ## Industry waste Staples has a global paper vision. Without question, the use of industrial recycled waste and Staples commitment to quality is something to discuss. Furthermore, it lends toward the next “That Was Easy” product to market. ##### WWF Committed to Stopping Deforestation with a global paper vision So as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) commits to stopping deforestation with collaboration, they are part of a Global Paper Vision. A vision that addresses climate change, human rights and new expectations for corporate transparency. [⌊Deforestation. So as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) commits to stopping deforestation with collaboration, they are part of a Global Paper Vision. A vision that addresses climate change, human rights and new expectations for corporate transparency.⌉⌊Deforestation. So as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) commits to stopping deforestation with collaboration, they are part of a Global Paper Vision. A vision that addresses climate change, human rights and new expectations for corporate transparency.⌉[ Source: Eyes on the Planet I mean paper is such an everyday product. It’s used in so many numerous pathways. Yet we must be promoting a fairer, more sustainable use of natural resources. Especially in practical ways. That was said Emmanuelle Neyroumande. Emmanuelle is the Pulp and Paper Global Manager at WWF International. ### Global Paper Vision  For the Global Paper Vision sets out aspirations. Essentially of what must be and should be. Moreover, a global paper vision must also be developed by policy makers, producers and paper users. Therefore, [Staples](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/03/staples-smart-size-is-green-size/) is  most notably capturing post-consumer waste. That’s also because it’s then paper off the trash market.  Thereby it commits to less paper not being re-used. This negative cycle is to stop. So we can reverse the disastrous effects of worldwide deforestation. See: [For More on the WWF Path to Sustainability](http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/press_releases/?223670/Paper-path-to-sustainability-and-social-responsibility-unveiled) #### Staples Work for the Environment For years, Staples has worked with suppliers. Worked to advance and improve their offerings of greener Own brand. As well as typical name-brand products. So in stores and online, Staples offers customers more than 10,000 eco-conscious products. Yes folks, which is including items that meet some of the most stringent environmental standards. ##### Staples Sells Green Products For example, like Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper products, Green Seal™ certified cleaners, and ENERGY STAR® certified technology. Their Easy on the Planet site has more information about our assortment. As well as tools and tips for customers shopping for environmental products. _Their U.S. sales of products with one or more environmental features were $2.98 billion in 2013. Similarly 22% of total U.S. product sales. Meanwhile, U.S. sales of products meeting our criteria for more advanced environmental features were $ 1.97 billion, or 14.5% of total sales. In fact, sales of advanced environmental products increased 20% from 2012 to 2013 in the U.S.  All driven in part by their increased assortment of FSC-certified papers, greener Own brand products. Finally their ENERGY STAR technology products. Globally, sales of products with advanced environmental features were more than $3.25 billion in 2013._ #### _Sustainable Paper Procurment Policy_ _Their Sustainable Paper Procurement Policy forms the foundation of their commitment. A commitment to ensuring that the paper products they sell are sourced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This also defines their expectations for suppliers of paper-based products. As a result, the policy focuses on four key areas:_ _Protecting forest resources and communities_ _ Reducing demand for virgin wood fiber__ Sourcing from paper mills committed to environmental excellence #### Reporting on our progress Staples collaborates with several non-profits to help them improve paper-product sustainability. So it will continue to work closely with their suppliers. Especially other stakeholders to ensure they are improving our forest-management practices. Most importantly also protecting endangered and high conservation-value forests and developing more [sustainable products](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/04/whats-driving-the-next-generation-of-green-products/). #### Carbon Canopy _For several years, Staples has helped lead a multi-stakeholder effort called the Carbon Canopy in collaboration with the Dogwood Alliance. This effort engages other conservation groups, global brands, wood product companies and landowners to protect forests, combat climate change and help develop sources of Forest Stewardship Council- certified paper and wood products._ ### Staples Paper Partners  Finally, Staples partners with several organizations on their paper sustainability initiatives. _Canadian [Boreal Forest](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/03/albertas-boreal-forest-could-be-dramatically-altered-by-2100-due-to-climate-change-study-shows/) Agreement_ _Carbon Canopy_ _Forest Legality Alliance_ _Forest Products Working Group (FPWG), a project of GreenBlue _Rainforest Alliance SmartSource_ _RIT Golisano Institute for Sustainability _ ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. 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