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Staples Canada Collects 681,474 Ink Cartridges in Q3 2014
TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2014 /CNW/ – Staples Canada released its Q3 2014 sustainability report today. The company's corporate responsibility accomplishments include surpassing its battery collection goal of 100,000 kg in October and becoming the first to launch an exclusive Bullfrog Power green energy product for small businesses.
"Helping our customers make a difference is an integral part of our sustainability commitment, whether it's through our waste reduction programs or our product offerings," said Pete Gibel, senior vice president of merchandising at Staples Canada and Chair of the Staples Canada Environmental Committee. "Surpassing our battery collection goal in Q3 is a major accomplishment for us and our customers. Expanding our eco-responsible product range gives small businesses more ways than ever to improve their sustainability."
681,474 ink cartridges collected
Staples Canada offers customers the option to drop off used ink and toner cartridges at every store location. In Q3, 681,474 ink cartridges were collected, an increase of 8.7% from Q3 2013. In Q2, 710,134 ink cartridges were collected. The retailer surpassed its goal of collecting 5 million ink cartridges between Earth Day 2012 and Earth Day 2014. This year, Staples set a goal to collect 20 million cartridges by Earth Day 2016.About Staples
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 or on mobile devices. Staples offers more products than ever, such as technology, facilities and breakroom supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and Copy & 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.
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