- Ranks among Corporate Knights' Top Foreign Corporate
Citizens
- Staples Copy & Print offers more eco-responsible
choices
TORONTO, June 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Staples Canada released today its 2015
recycling objectives and Q1 update. Highlights include a plan
to collect 3 million ink cartridges and 4,000,000 kg of
electronics in 2015.
"We've made significant progress on the sustainability front,
and we are continuing our momentum this year," said Pete Gibel,
senior vice president of merchandising at Staples Canada and Chair of the Staples Canada
Environmental Committee. "Our goal is to enable our associates to
raise the bar and give our customers more eco-responsible options
than ever."
37,111 kilograms of batteries collected
Staples Canada partners with Call2Recycle to
collect and recycle batteries (rechargeable and alkaline) in every
Staples store. In Q1 alone 37,111
kg of batteries were collected, an increase of 22.5% over Q1 2014.
The retailer has set a goal of collecting 125,000 kg of batteries
in 2015.
940,938 ink cartridges collected
Staples Canada gives customers the option to
drop off used ink and toner cartridges at every store location. In
Q1, 940,938 ink cartridges were collected – an increase of 37.4%
from Q1 2014. This year, Staples
has set out to collect 3 million ink cartridges.
Eco-conscious schools across the country are encouraged to order
a free recycling bin through the Staples Canada School Recycling
program to help collect and divert ink and toner cartridges from
landfills. For more information, visit staples.ca/environment or
canadaschoolrecycling.ca.
930,475 kilograms of electronics collected
Staples Canada,
alongside its national partner, eCycle Solutions, collects
electronics at 278 Staples locations. In Q1, 930,475 kg of
electronics were collected – a 13.3% increase over Q1 2014. In
2015, Staples hopes to collect
4,000,000 kg of electronics.
33,312 writing instruments collected
Working with its
exclusive partners, TerraCycle and Newell
Rubbermaid, Staples Canada
accepts used writing instruments such as pens, pencils, markers and
highlighters for recycling. A total of 33,312 writing instruments
were collected in Q1 2015 – an increase of 389.5% over Q1 2014. In
2015, Staples plans to collect
100,000 units.
96,487 ink cartridges collected through the Driver Take Back
Program
Through the Driver Take Back program, Staples delivery drivers collect used
batteries, electronics and ink cartridges from customers when
delivering orders. The program is active in certain areas of
British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and Nova
Scotia. In Q1, 7,691.5 kg of electronics, 96,487 ink
cartridges and 59.9 kg of batteries were collected.
More eco-responsible choices with Staples Copy &
Print
Staples Copy & Print Centres are equipped with
the latest in energy-efficient technology and offer a variety of
eco-responsible options, including:
- Reducing the environmental impact of energy-intensive copy and
print jobs produced at any of the four bullfrogpowered® Copy &
Print Production Centres located in Burnaby, Mississauga, Laval and Calgary
- Eco-conscious and FSC-certified paper choices
- A secure shredding service in partnership with Iron Mountain
that allows customers to safely and cost-effectively destroy
sensitive paper documents. All shredded materials are recycled to
minimize waste, pollution and impact on our natural resources
Staples ranks among
Corporate Knights' Top Foreign Corporate
Citizens
Staples has earned
a standing on Corporate Knights' Top Foreign Corporate Citizens in
Canada this year. To qualify for
the Top Foreign Corporate Citizens in Canada, a company must rank among the top five
globally within its industry on the 2015 Global 100 criteria and
have a Canadian subsidiary that is a member of the 2014 Financial
Post 500 list.
Electricity/natural gas consumption per square foot was
reduced at retail locations in the first two months of Fiscal
2015
Staples Canada
continues to monitor energy consumption and actively works to
conserve energy across the business by reducing overall energy
costs and diversifying energy sources. Retail store energy
consumption during February and March of 2015 declined over the
same period in 2014:
- Electricity consumption: 1.1787 kWh / square foot (6.9%
decrease over the same period in 2014)
- Natural gas consumption: 0.1270 cubic metres / square foot
(10.8% decrease over the same period in 2014)
Emissions reduced by 2,975 metric tons of CO² in the
first two months of Fiscal 2015
Between February and March
of 2015, Staples was able to
reduce emissions by over 2,975 metric tons of CO², equivalent
to:
- the annual energy use of over 271 residential homes
- the carbon sequestered by over 2,438 acres of forests in one
year
- the annual greenhouse gas emissions of over 626 cars
About Staples
Canada
Staples makes
it easy to make more happen with more products and more ways to
shop. Through its world-class retail, online and delivery
capabilities, Staples lets
customers shop however and whenever they want, whether it's
in-store, online, on mobile devices, or through the company's
innovative buy online, pick up in store option. Staples offers more products than ever, such
as technology, facilities and breakroom supplies, furniture, safety
supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services.
Headquartered outside of Boston in
the United States with offices in
Toronto, Canada, Staples operates throughout North and
South America, Europe, Asia,
Australia and New Zealand. More information about
Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is
available at www.staples.com and www.staples.ca.
SOURCE Staples Canada Inc.