RICHMOND HILL, ON, Aug. 8, 2017 /CNW/ - Staples Canada has released its first quarter
sustainability update and environmental
achievements. Highlights of the report include steady growth
for many in-store recycling initiatives, including battery and
writing instruments programs.
"Our recycling programs and sustainability initiatives have
started the year off on a strong note," said Leigh Pearson, director of facilities,
environment and procurement at Staples
Canada. "We are always looking for ways to help our
customers and associates make a positive impact on the
environment."
Battery recycling program sees steady increase over Q4
2016
The immensely successful battery recycling program at
Staples collected 46,716.1 kg in
Q1 2017, a 9.4 per cent increase over collections in Q4 2016.
Writing instrument recycling initiative on track for a
record-breaking year
The writing instrument recycling
program at Staples, in partnership
with TerraCycle, had its second highest collecting quarter in its
five-year history with 80,161 units collected in Q1 2017, a 51.8
per cent increase over Q1 2016 collections (52,819 units). The
program is well on its way to another record-breaking year. In
2016, 290,509 pens and markers were collected.
Leading destination to recycle
electronics
Staples
continues to be a leading choice among Canadian households looking
to recycle their electronics with 772,193.0 kg collected from
Staples stores and recycled in Q1
2017.
Driver Take Back Program collects over 100,000 ink
cartridges
The Driver Take Back Program had another strong
quarter with 106,465 ink cartridges collected in Q1 2017. Through
this initiative, 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. During Q1 2017, 5,850 kg of electronics and 130 kg
of batteries were also collected.
CO2 Emissions reduced by 1, 768 metric
tons
In Q1 2017, Staples
Canada reduced emissions by over 1,798 metric tons of
CO2, which is equivalent to:
- the annual energy use of 190 residential homes
- the carbon sequestered by 689 hectares of forests in one
year
- the annual greenhouse gas emissions of 380 cars
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.
- February 2017 electricity
consumption: 1.0553 kWh/square foot (8.3 per cent decrease
over same period in 2016)
- March 2017 electricity
consumption: 1.1746 kWh/square foot (0.7 per cent increase
over same period in 2016)
- April 2017 electricity
consumption: 1.0156 kWh/square foot (6.0 per cent decrease over
same period in 2016)
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 buy online, pick up in store
option. Staples is dedicated to
offering customers the highest level of service, with more products
than ever, including technology, facilities and breakroom supplies,
furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and Print and
Marketing services. The company also invests 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
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SOURCE Staples Canada Inc.