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Paper Recycling: the facts

Posted: 6 September 2010

A few facts about recycling and the benefits.

A paper mystery solved

Posted: 27 August 2010

Explanation for why you can't further scrunch up a paper ball.

Early papermaking

Posted: 23 August 2010

Briefly looking at the origins of papermaking in China and the first uses of paper.

Before paper, there were… clay tablets, papyrus and parchment

Posted: 13 August 2010

Looking at what people wrote on before the invention of paper.

How to make simple but sturdy flower pots

Posted: 4 August 2010

...out of just newspaper!

Make your own desk blotter

Posted: 29 July 2010

A step-by-step guide

Dispelling urban myths about recycled paper

Posted: 23 July 2010

Making you re-think what you 'know' about recycled paper.

Choosing the right printer paper

Posted: 15 July 2010

A guide explaining the best paper type for a variety of documents.

Environmental Labelling

Posted: 23 June 2010

a helpful guide to some of the terms used on our website with regards to the environmental benefits of our papers.

Check out our fantastic offer on A4 copier paper

Posted: 11 June 2010

A staple product in every office but with the world-wide shortage of paper and pulp at the moment this means that price of paper is being pushed up and up!

Paper Mills

Posted: 2 June 2010

check out the mini-documentary on the extent to which they are having to go to ensure the sustainability of their product.

Selling points of HP Everyday Paper Vs other brands

Posted: 19 May 2010

check out the reasons why you should buy HP Everyday Papers

Thermal Paper – how does it work?

Posted: 12 May 2010

and if you didn't know what thermal paper is . . .  its the paper in tills, credit card terminals.

Do you realise how many hundreds of times per day we touch paper?

Posted: 7 May 2010

The list is endless we could in fact fill a paperback on the subject!

HP Papers® Get it right the First Time

Posted: 30 April 2010

HP Everyday papers are the perfect match with the HP original inks and toners to get the best results out of your HP printer.

Supporting sustainability - BASE conference for office paper

Posted: 19 April 2010

Our key suppliers of paper were amongst many leading companies, such as Sainsbury's, British Gas and the Carbon Trust, who are all founding partners of base, a major sustainability event held at ExCeL in London in March 2010.  The two day show aims to provide practical solutions-based information for sustainable business.

Is Recycled paper environmentally better than virgin paper?

Posted: 9 April 2010

Recycling of waste paper has a lower environmental impact than the alternatives of land filling or incineration in most scenarios. 

Independent approval of theofficepapersupermarket com from Norton SafeWeb and Thawte

Posted: 31 March 2010

theofficepapersupermarket.com is now double certified as safe for your online purchases of office paper products from A4 copier to specialist photo quality paper and all points between.

HP Office Papers Good Better Best ratings

Posted: 24 March 2010

Check out the features and the Good, Better, Best ratings of HP office papers

Coated or Uncoated Paper?

Posted: 15 December 2009

Understanding the Difference Between Coated and Uncoated Paper When Buying For Your Office.

Buying Recycled Paper for the Office

Posted: 15 December 2009

Making the right choice when buying your office paper.

What Are the Types of Office Paper I Can Buy?

Posted: 15 December 2009

When you are in charge of purchasing paper products for your office, you will find that there are a number of different things that you need to keep in mind.

Specialist Inkjet Paper

Posted: 2 December 2009

We stock a huge selection of specialist inkjet paper. Here is a list of the different types and their uses.

Is your paper as green as you think?

Posted: 20 November 2009

Recycled or Sustainable - Not sure of the difference? Well let us help.

Choosing good paper, it pays to pay

Posted: 9 November 2009

Cheap may be cheerful but it is not always the best option, but don't spend a fortune when you don't have to.