Fellowes isn't just committed to creating value in its global
brands - our corporate vision also includes core values that enable us to
better serve the community. As a corporation, Fellowes expresses its social
responsibility through ethical business practices, global recycling policies,
energy conservation, and the advocacy of sustainable solutions to ensure our
products and packaging are safe for the environment. Our objectives:
Strategic Leadership
Four "Sustainability" teams with clear roles and responsibilities develop,
communicate, and track our improvements.
Compliance
We work hard to meet or exceed all environmental, health, and safety
requirements applicable to our operations.
Environment
We strive to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and maintain a
safe working environment.
Communication
We empower employees to practice these principles by creating a supportive
culture in which our sustainability efforts are regularly discussed and
implemented. Fellowes continually searches for newer, better ways to meet or
exceed the environmental standards of the countries in which we do business:
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| REDUCE |
We use fewer materials for products and packaging: |
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Eliminating outer shipping cartons for Fellowes business machine products
Reduced the amount of plastic used in Body Glove clamshell packaging
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We use environmentally friendly materials:
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Eliminating polystyrene foam in Fellowes business machines packaging
Upgraded product/packaging inks from solvent-based to soy/water-based inks
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We minimize energy use whenever possible: |
Fellowes corporate headquarters continuously upgrades standard light bulbs to
energy- efficient bulbs
Reduced fuel consumption through optimization of distribution activities
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| REUSE |
We use recycled/recyclable materials whenever possible:
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The Bankers Box brand features a line of records storage products made from
recycled materials that are fully recyclable
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We use fewer resources during manufacturing and distribution:
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Fellowes shredders are designed and manufactured to meet Reduction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) standards
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| RECYCLE |
Both plant and office employees are encouraged to recycle:
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Fellowes collects 55,000 pounds of scrap corrugate daily for recycling
Roughly 3-4 tons of computer equipment is recycled each year
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