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The “Stationery & office supplies” category includes all essential items used in offices, schools, and other workplaces to facilitate writing, organisation, and document management. This category is divided into the following product subcategories:
Paper:
Unprinted paper for writing (e.g. letter paper) and printing (e.g. copier paper), made from new and/or recycled fibres
Writing &Drawing:
Materials for writing, drawing, painting, and marking, such as pens, pencils, mechanical pencils, markers, felt-tip pens, highlighters, paints (acrylic, watercolour, etc.), and erasers
Printed documents:
Printed products such as magazines, newspapers, books, brochures, flyers, leaflets, catalogues, posters, envelopes, and other printed materials.
Envelopes & Mailing bags:
Unprinted products including various types of envelopes and bags used for transporting and protecting documents, such as padded envelopes, windowed and non-windowed envelopes, and those made from recycled or non-recycled paper.
Organization & Filing:
Products and tools for structuring, organising, and managing tasks, projects, and time, such as calendars, diaries, notebooks, notepads, sketchpads, folders, sticky notes, and labels.
The “Furniture” category includes all products used to furnish spaces such as offices, schools, workplaces, and homes. It covers a wide range of furniture designed for storage, organisation, and comfort. This category is divided into two main subcategories:
Wooden furniture:
Furniture primarily made from wood or wood-based materials, such as desks, shelves, cabinets, chairs, doors, tables, beds, benches, and similar items.
Other furniture: Furniture primarily made from materials other than wood, such as metal, plastic, textiles, or composite materials. This subcategory includes plastic chairs, glass tables, metal cabinets, and upholstered furniture such as sofas and armchairs with fabric or leather covers.
The “ICT” category includes all electronic products and devices used for processing, storing, and transmitting information. These products are essential in various fields, including offices, education, communication, and leisure. This category includes devices such as computers, printers, smartphones, and other communication devices. The following subcategories are included:
Desktop Computers:
Stationary computers designed for fixed use, usually accompanied by a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. They are used in work environments or at home for office or professional tasks.
Laptops:
Portable computers designed for mobility and used for various professional, educational, or personal tasks.
Smartphones & Tablets:
Mobile devices combining communication functions (calls, messaging) with digital content management (apps, web browsing, games), suitable for both professional and private use.
Displays:
Monitors and screens for displaying digital content, including desktop monitors, televisions, touchscreens, etc.
Printers & Multifunction Devices:
Devices for printing documents, scanning, copying, and sometimes faxing. This subcategory includes inkjet printers, laser printers, and multifunction models.
Ink & Toner Cartridges:
Consumables used in printers and copiers to produce text and images. Ink cartridges are mainly used in inkjet printers, while toner is used in laser printers.
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Extended use
Human & social wellbeing
Environmental Labels:
An environmental label is a mark placed on a product or service that confirms its environmental and/or social quality based on specific criteria. On b.circular, the focus is on Type I ecolabels or equivalent schemes (e.g., generally recognized label, multi-criteria approach, transparent standards, independent verification).