Stationary is one of the best places to buy sustainable products and here is a list of what is available:

• Paper – See Paper by clicking here.

• Envelopes – it is possible to purchase envelopes of the usual sizes, but are made of 100% post-consumer recycled material.

• Mouse Mats – made from 100% recycled rubber car tyres.

• Ring Binders, Box Files, Lever Arch Files & Bradford wallets – made from post-consumer recycled material.

• Pencils – made from recycled wood or sustainable-sourced timber.

• Pens - recycled paper or recycled computers components.

• Scissors – made from recycled materials

• Sellotape – made from biodegradable cellulose film

• Hole Punch – made from recycled materials

• Stapler – made from recycled material

• Desk Tidy – made from sustainably-sourced timber

It isn’t easy to purchase these products in the high streets, but there are specialised internet-based companies who will supply all the above and a whole lot more.

Also, consider supporting these companies who have become ethically-accredited.