Buy recycled paper such as Evolve, which is made from UK waste paper and is available from most mainstream stationery suppliers. It takes half the energy to produce paper through recycling rather than pulping trees, reduces the quantity going to landfill and the price barely differs from non-recycled paper.

Buy products made from recycled, biodegradable or sustainable materials such as stationery, office and street furniture, construction materials and cleaning materials.

You could develop a green purchasing policy to guide your purchasing decisions and provide to your suppliers. Download a template here:

Model Purchasing Policy Template

Through the Mayor’s Green Procurement Code, London Remade help organisations across the Capital specify, source and procure recycled and sustainable products and materials. For more information please email graham@londonremade.com