Our four-pillar sustainability framework has evolved into a progress-driven approach focused on key areas that reflect changing consumer interests and evolving industry regulations.
Waste Diversion & Circular Economy
Climate Action & Carbon Management
Sustainable Products & Services
Community Impact
As part of our commitment to the Environment, we offer free recycling programs that make it easy for Canadians to make an impact.Our Recycling Programs
Visit your local Staples retail store to drop off the following items!
Writing Instruments
8 million units
In partnership with TerraCycle, In partnership with TerraCycle, customers can drop off accepted writing instruments including pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters at local stores.
Batteries
1,100 metric tonnes
We've partnered with Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! to collect used batteries from all stores and home office for recycling.
Ink and Toner
9 million units
Staples Canada partners with HP and eCycle solutions to recycle ink and toner cartridges for our customers.
Electronics
14,000 metric tonnes
Staples Canada and its national electronics recycling partner eCycle Solutions take back end-of-life electronics at all retail locations. Recyclable items accepted include cell phones, computers, computer parts, small appliances and more. Staples Canada is an authorized e-waste provider site through the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) nationally.
Secure Shredding
With Iron Mountain, we offer customers secure shredding services that protect both privacy and the environment. All shredded materials are fully recycled, helping reduce waste, pollution, and impact on natural resources.
Nespresso Pods
Nespresso pods can be recycled at select Staples stores. Visit Nespresso's website to confirm if your local store offers this service.
This partnership provides a full-circle solution for our coffee-loving customers.
TerraCycle's Zero Waste Boxes
TerraCycle's Zero Waste Box allows you to recycle almost any type of waste from your business or home. Choose the Zero Waste Box for the waste you are looking to recycle, purchase your preferred box size, collect your waste, and send it to TerraCycle to be recycled (return shipping is included).
Shop our sustainable assortment
Trade In
Keep your tech out of landfills.
Warranty
Reduce waste by extending your product’s life with our warranty coverage.
Sustainable Solutions for your Business
We offer free recycling collection for our Staples Professional customers for the following products. Connect with your representative to learn more!
Battery Recycling
Ink and Toner
Electronics
Fifty Green Program
The Fifty Green program encourages our Staples Professional customers to combine orders to reduce deliveries, packaging, and emissions.
Fifty Green Charge: Orders under $50 may have a $9.99 charge applied. A portion of this charge supports tree planting initiatives through Tree Canada.
Fifty Green Accelerator: Instead of applying a charge, your order may be held so you can add items and reach the $50 minimum. Suggested items may appear to help build your order.
Note that these fees are not delivery-related.
Staples Professional operates an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System and an ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System. These internationally recognized standards validate the rigour of our processes through standardized procedures, audits, and third-party verification. Our certifications reflect a strong commitment to continuous improvement and responsible operational and environmental management
ISO 140001
- The internationally recognized standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Continuous Improvement
To help reduce our operational emissions, we closely monitor site consumption trends and focus on lowering overall operational impact.
Natural Gas
Electricity Consumption
LED Lighting Transition
Renewable Energy Investments
Bullfrog Power
For over a decade, our partnership with Bullfrog Power has helped reduce our environmental impact by matching our electricity use with 100% clean, pollution-free energy on the grid. Today, our production hubs, Staples Professional office, select stores, and co-working studios are powered with clean energy. We’ve also supported over 100 community-based green energy projects across Canada, advancing renewable solutions nationwide. As a result, Staples Canada is the #1 Bullfrog Power retailer in Canada.
Staples Print
All Staples print items produced in our production hubs and Solution Shops across Canada are bullfrogpowered with 100% renewable energy.
Environmental Token
Staples Canada is the first to adopt Environmental Tokens at our Burlington store, in partnership with Bullfrog Power. This provides an easy and verified way to get detailed information about our store’s clean energy footprint.
Fleet Electrification
Our electric vehicle (EV) fleet helps reduce emissions in our operations while improving delivery efficiency. These EV trucks use real time analytics to measure and monitor emissions reductions, track performance, and identify the most efficient routes to help lower our environmental impact. We began this transition in 2023 and continue to invest in expanding our electric fleet to support cleaner deliveries across more countries.
Our Impact Partnerships
Tree Canada x Staples Professional
Since 2008, Staples Professional has partnered with Tree Canada to help numerous community greening projects, helping areas hit by natural disasters, and overall build a better place for Canadians to live across the country. Our commitment to planting trees is also dedicated to compensating for the carbon emissions we cannot yet eliminate.
We were selected as one of the 2025 and 2026 winners of the Canada's Greenest Employers program led by the Canada's Top 100 Employers awards forum. This award acknowledges Staples as a national leader in sustainability, driving meaningful change across the organization with a clear commitment to environmental responsibility.