Recycling programs see solid growth over
2015
TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2017 /CNW/ - Staples Canada
released today its third quarter sustainability update and
environmental achievements. Highlights of the report include record
growth for several in-store recycling programs, including the
battery, ink and toner, and writing instrument initiatives.
"Our environmental and sustainability initiatives are an
important part of our company values," said Leigh Pearson, director of facilities,
environment and procurement at Staples
Canada. "Our in-store programs continue to grow and thrive,
with our battery initiative recycling more units than ever before.
We are proud of our achievements to date and continue to find ways
to help the environment and communities that we're in."
Battery recycling program on track for record-breaking
year
Staples Canada's
battery recycling program collected another 44,004.7 kg in its
third quarter – an increase of 12.4 per cent over the same period
in 2015 (39,158.1 kg). The company is on track to have another
record-breaking year in battery collections (154.1 MT collected in
fiscal 2015; 132.3 MT collected in fiscal 2016 to the end of
October).
Writing instrument initiative sees significant increase over
2015
Now in its 5th year, Staples' TerraCycle Green Brigade program for
writing instruments had its second highest collecting quarter to
date during the third quarter, with 69,151 units collected, an 89.1
per cent increase over collections during the same period in 2015
(36,577 units).
A leading destination to recycle ink, toner and
electronics
Staples also
continues to be a leading choice among Canadian households for
recycling ink, toner and electronics, 690,638 ink cartridges were
collected during the third quarter 2016 – a 9.9 per cent
increase from the third quarter 2015 (628,699 cartridges). In the
electronics category, 992,007.8 kg were collected at Staples stores during the third quarter in
2016.
Emissions reduced by 1,615 metric tons of
CO2
Staples
Canada continues to monitor energy consumption and actively
works to conserve energy across its business by reducing overall
energy costs and diversifying energy sources. During its fiscal
third quarter in 2016, the company reduced emissions by over 1,615
metric tons of CO2, which is equivalent to the annual
energy use of 171 residential homes, or the carbon sequestered by
1,529 acres of forests in one year.
About Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros
Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros 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. Consistently ranked as one of
Canada's top ten companies in
Marketing Magazine's Marketing/Leger Corporate Reputation Survey,
Staples/Bureau en Gros is
dedicated to offering customers the highest level of service.
Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros also
is invested in a number of corporate giving programs that actively
support environmental, educational and entrepreneurial initiatives
in Canadian communities from coast to coast.
Visit www.staples.ca for more information, or visit us on
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SOURCE Staples Canada Inc.