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In a new feature we round up the week's stories – some interesting, some not so – relating to office supplies, office life and random stationery mishaps.

Nearly three-quarters of all business managers do not actually know how much their company spends on printing and copying each year, a new study has uncovered.

The vast majority of British workers feel that their employers should recycle more office supplies than they currently are doing so, a new survey has revealed.

The government of the US state of Nebraska has been overcharged by $3 million (£1.5 million) on office supplies by a large company over the last three years, the state's auditor has claimed.

A small town in the US has given the office supplies department a boost when drawing up its budget for the forthcoming year.

Small businesses throughout the UK and the world can save money by cutting down on the amount of office supplies they use, according to a major office machines manufacturer.

The cost of office supplies was high on the agenda when a US town was recently discussing its council's budget for the coming year.

Many workers across the world are increasingly conscious of the environment when using office supplies and office products, a new poll has discovered.

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton - and her former president husband Bill Clinton - has been using taxpayer's money to pay for office supplies, according to a new report.

Nearly one out of every five workers across the US has admitted to stealing their company's office supplies at some stage of their working life, a new study has revealed.

One of the world's largest office machines manufacturers has launched a new product designed to help businesses calculate the costs of their office supplies.

A major international law firm has launched an environmental programme aimed at making small firms recycle and reuse office machines and office supplies.

The son of a US sheriff has been accused of stealing his dad's office supplies as part of an ongoing investigation.

firm as it looks to expand its range of hi-tech office products.

One of the largest office equipment manufacturers in the world has launched a new campaign to help businesses reduce the amount of office supplies they use and cut their impact on the environment.

One of Lexmark's most popular ranges of office machines has been awarded a prestigious prize by a major industry publication.

People in a US city are being asked to donate office supplies to help a young boy recover after he was knocked over by a car.

One of the world's largest office equipment manufacturers has launched two new types of paper which are compatible with a host of new and old office machines.

A US-based designer has launched a colourful range of office supplies in a bid to raise money for her cousin's young daughter, who has been diagnosed with leukaemia.

Employees who keep hold of essential office supplies - such as staplers and the bundle of pens - in the workplace are seen to have power over other workers, according to a new report.

When it comes to fitting out a workspace, buying in high quality office supplies will save the company money in the long run, according to an industry expert.

Nine of the world largest manufacturers of office supplies and office machines have joined together in a bid to make higher quality paper available around the globe to enable better printing.

Businesses across Canada are being urged to buy more environmentally-friendly office supplies to help reduce company costs.

A Berkshire-based office supplies specialist has scooped three prestigious industry awards at a glamourous ceremony in London.

A number of the biggest names in the world of office machines are teaming up in a bid to reduce the industry's effect on the environment.

Businesses should use more environmentally-friendly office supplies if they aim to cut down on waste, an expert has suggested.

A number of towns along a US coastline are clubbing together to jointly purchase office supplies in a bid to cut costs.

An office supplies retailer in Canada has had such success from selling environmentally-friendly office products that he intends to start producing his own very soon.

The founder of a leading office supplies company has announced that the firm is to increase its environmentally-friendly range of office equipment.

A major office supplies company has announced it is to increase its range of environmentally-friendly products as more businesses look to go green.

A new range of office supplies have been created by an office equipment manufacturer out of its former products.

One of the world's largest office machines manufacturers has unveiled a new addition to its range of office supplies.

A Canadian business solutions provider has announced that it will increase the amount of green office supplies available to customers.

Office equipment manufacturer Xerox displayed some of its latest printing solutions and office products at a recent event in Hong Kong.

The upcoming merger of two office supplies companies could create one of the biggest office products businesses in the north of England, it has emerged.

Office equipment manufacturer Samsung Electronics could build a research and development centre dedicated to printers, it has suggested.

The proposed centre would be located in the Chinese city of Weihai in the Shandong Province and would focus on tailoring printer products for customers in China.

No financial information, such as the amount of investment and financing methods, were made available by the company, according to a report in the Korea Times.

Samsung's digital media division president Park Jong-woo made an unexpected personal visit to the Chinese printer plant recently.

A spokesperson for the office equipment company told the website: "We have been engaged in talks to create the research centre there with a strong focus on design.

"The centre, if completed, will be dedicated to helping produce tailored products for Chinese consumers."

Posters and signage can now be produced using a new office supplies printing facility at Sam's Club, the company has announced.

The service utilises Epson Fujifilm Stylus Pro 7800 wide-format inkjet printer equipment, provided by Fujifilm Hunt Chemicals for Fujifilm Frontier Systems, armed with the Frontier Photo Controller (PIC) version three and Fujifilm's Image Intelligence.

It is available for procurers of office supplies at more 580 locations throughout the US.

Thomas Curley, imaging division director of marketing for lab solutions at Fujifilm USA said: "We are always looking for ways to improve services and bring new revenue opportunities to our customers, and we're especially excited to be working with Sam's Club."

Michael Chaney, merchandise director at Sam's Club, which is a division of Wal-Mart, said that he was sure customers would find the new office supplies printing solution "convenient and superior in quality to similar production techniques".

Fujifilm says it is committed to environmental awareness in the design of its products, including office supplies, which could be of interest to those who want greener office supplies.

Its holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification at 24 of its facilities in the UK and its green policy is available for scrutiny on its website.

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An office equipment supplier was set a green mission this month after a summit meeting in Hollywood.

Yalmaz Siddiqui, environmental strategy adviser for office supplies company Office Depot, featured as guest speaker at an iHollywood forum to promote its vision for green office supplies.

The recycling of printer cartridges and technology office equipment, in addition to the purchase of environmentally-friendly office products were measures recently outlined by the company as initiatives that have helped to improve its own sustainability.

Held at the Roosevelt hotel in Hollywood, California, the green office supplies advocator formed part a forum that discussed methods for adopting environmental practices in paper distribution, marketing and printing.

"Creating a greener office is becoming increasingly attainable for today's business professionals and consumers," Mr Siddiqui said.

"Simple changes such as switching to recycled paper, printing on both sides of the page, recycling empty ink and toner cartridges, purchasing Energy Star-rated electronics and recycling old technology can make a big difference," he added.

Hollywood has been recognised in recent years for its efforts to tackle global warning through green initiatives within the music, broadcast, film and television industries, according to the Hollywood Goes Green website.

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A catalogue of almost 3,000 green office products with eco-friendly attributes has been published by an office supplies provider.

The appointment of Joe Czyszczewski as its chief sustainability officer will support efficiency and environmental aims of customers, partners and the company, says InfoPrint Solutions Company (ISC).

This new role, which heads a new team, follows a survey of InfoPrint that found 80 per cent of its print customers were being asked, or expected to be asked soon, to make their business more sensitive to green issues.

Issues include the disposal of printer cartridges and inkjet cartridges and other consumable office products.

Parent company Ricoh, which co-owns the company with IBM, is keen to help reduce waste and pollution created by the industry to a level that is manageable by environmental self-recovery, it says.

This will be achieved by utilising Ricoh's environmental accounting programs and concepts.

Jeff Paterra, senior vice president and general manager of technology & solutions development for InfoPrint, said: " Joe's appointment is part of our pledge to be a good corporate citizen, working alongside Ricoh striving to be a valued and respected member of society by contributing to its sustainable growth."

Ricoh products include fax machines, scanners and a range of other office equipment.

The largest independent office supplies company in the US has adopted Microsoft's Dymanics AX system to manage its business and critical operations information.

Microsoft's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is more flexible than other solutions and matches the WB Mason's needs, the software giant said.

The software changeover will be implemented by Microsoft Gold Certified Partner MBS Dev.

Tom Golden, president of the office furniture division at the office supplies company, said that previous ERP systems they had tried had fallen short of the mark.

"Microsoft Dynamics AX provides us with a very versatile solution and having MBS Dev on board to support us will help ensure that our operations are running smoothly," he added.

Benefits expected include support for the office supplies company's growth, cost savings, improved reporting and forecasting and ease of use.

Boston-based WB Mason was founded in 1898 and has 14 distribution centres in eight states serving more than 140,000 customers.

It sells office supplies, office furniture, technology, toner and printer solutions.

These include art supplies, desk accessories, mailroom supplies, paper rolls, phones and accessories and filing cabinets.

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Office supplies provider Smead has unveiled a new product to help manage bulky paperwork, it has emerged.

Smead Tuff Pockets is an office equipment tool that enables workers to help store entire projects in one place.

Using heavy-weight, thick front and back panels, the facility will help keep important office products safe and secure, the company said.

The solution for handling office supplies could help reduce wasted time and stress brought about when workers struggle to keep heavy paperwork, which might have invoked a high expense in printer cartridges, within traditional file folders, Smead indicated.

Containing up to 1,500 single-file papers, the office equipment storage device expands as new work is added and can be stored either in a drawer, overhead, or on a shelf, Smead explained.

"For dealing with bulky paperwork, there is no better solution than the newly-expanded Tuff product family," claimed Jim Riesterer, vice president of marketing at the firm.

"Smead Tuff Pockets are the toughest pockets we've ever made. They're virtually indestructible," he added.

Imaging company Ilford has announced that it is introducing some office products which may be of interest to amateur photographers.

Businesses are required to recycle office supplies or face being fined, according to new laws which came into effect recently.

A current art exhibition in Norwich is made up of recycled office supplies transformed into unusual displays.

The Labour MP for Mitcham and Morden spent more on office supplies such as paper, envelopes and postage during the past year than any other member of parliament, new figures reveal.

Schools in Wales could save tens of millions of pounds each year by securing better deals on office supplies and office equipment, it has been suggested.

Jammed printers anger around one-quarter of office workers, according to new research from printer supplies provider Canon.

Recent research from Canada has shown that many employees are now choosing where to work based on the company's green credentials, reports the Globe and Mail.

An office building that has been described as "the greenest in the UK" has been constructed in Leeds, reports the Western Mail.

Many UK workers allow office supplies and other items to pile up on their desks, new research reveals.

People who work from home could benefit from setting aside time at least once a week to organise their office supplies, it has been suggested.

Consumers who are searching for environmentally-friendly office supplies have many choices about what to buy, it has been claimed.

Those who work at home maintain a high standard when it comes to eco-friendly behaviour, according to new research.

Those who work from home may be able to use their space more effectively if they organise their office supplies, it has been suggested.

One of the largest supermarkets in the UK is set to stock recycled office supplies such as stationary, it has emerged.

Environmental legislation and new technology have led companies within the office supplies industry to diversify and improve, it has been claimed.

The use of eco-friendly office supplies within UK businesses presents a mixed picture, an environmental website has suggested.

UK businesses have been advised that new environmental legislation is coming into effect on October 30th which will require certain office supplies to be separated for recycling.

Office supplies can be used to help businesses go green and save the environment, it has been claimed.

The Swiss government has been told by environmental groups that it is not using enough recycled office supplies, it has emerged.