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Shopping for Supplies

October 10, 2012

I previously wrote about Why and What’s Under Our Sink to explain the supply selecting process for our office. Read on for some recommendations for a few of the many companies we happily buy from for our day to day operations:

Boulder Eco-Products: Boulder, CO:

Based in Boulder, CO this local company is in the business of creating all types of cleaners that are non-toxic, 100% bio degradable, manufactured in CO, and are offered in bulk sizes.

Guided Products: Seattle, WA:

Re-Binder expects the best and delivers the best every time. Focusing on practical but unique office supplies from binders, presentation folders to CD covers that all are made of materials sourced from responsibly managed forests and verified FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certified sources. For in house use and for client presentations, every product offered is thoughtfully produced while also considering the end of its life cycle. We love the way the products look and that they are made in the USA.

The Green Office: San Francisco, CA: 

This online source of all types of office supplies labels and ranks each product with a scale of sustainable and responsible factors, which makes choosing and comparing aspects that are important to us easy to do. All orders are shipped next day air with Carbon Neutral Delivery.

Seventh Generation: Burlington, VT:

The pioneer company to offer household cleaning and lifestyle products that are all effective yet healthy and safe for the planet and its inhabitants. One of our favorite products: Free and Clear Dish Soap.

Conserve-A-Watt: Denver, CO:

A Colorado company in business since 1980’s specializing in saving energy by providing a wide selection of CFL and specialty lighting.

Green-Up: Denver, CO: 

The hottest new retailer in Colorado where you can shop for hip, fashionable, useful gifts that are fabulous for the home, kids, life and that are quality made, and are sustainably produced through and through.  Based in Denver, you can find goods online or at few local farmers markets and boutique shows bringing stylish green goods to the masses.

Have a company you love and would like to share? Let us know!

— Kelley Cleveland