Staples� 100% Recycled Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", Ream
4.5
(based on 343 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(207)
4 Stars
(109)
3 Stars
(17)
2 Stars
(2)
1 Stars
(8)
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
Well built / quality (118)
Quality writing surface (114)
Professional quality (101)
Durable (98)
Easy sheet removal (89)
Cons
Thin paper (11)
Dull tones & colors (9)
Rips easily (5)
Difficult sheet removal (4)
Flimsy (4)
Best Uses
Black & white documents (125)
Graphics & charts (65)
Business meetings (51)
Taking notes (46)
Professional documents (45)
Reviewer Profile:
Frequent user (105), Quality oriented (88), Budget shopper (86), Heavy duty user (25), Infrequent user (20)
Primary use:
Personal (190), Business (139)
Was this a gift?:
No (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Going Green! Now that was easy!
Value is a part of quality. A product that is of good quality and saves the earth is always a good value. Everyone that shops needs to save the green in their wallet. My...Read complete review
Value is a part of quality. A product that is of good quality and saves the earth is always a good value. Everyone that shops needs to save the green in their wallet. My green in my wallet is on the almost extinct list. This product met the quality standard and the price limit I had set for my business.
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Most Liked Negative Review
There Are Better Choices On The Market
This is one of the worst papers I purchased in many years. The quality control with this paper is simply TERRIBLE! Many sheets contain brown 'flecks' which mar the appearance of any documents....Read complete review
This is one of the worst papers I purchased in many years. The quality control with this paper is simply TERRIBLE! Many sheets contain brown 'flecks' which mar the appearance of any documents. Some sheets appear curled out of the package and I had to bend the sheets before feeding them in my copiers and printers. The paper is one of the dullest papers I seen in a long time and the brightness varies greatly from package to package. Also some sheets in each package contain wrinkles on the edges. This paper doesn't last long at all and fades and 'yellows' sooner than most papers on the market. The text quality is among the poorest I'd seen in any paper. The text appears extremely soft and blurred and smears easily. This paper is somewhat thinner and flimsier than other 20-lb. papers on the market and rips and tears easily if I don't handle it very carefully. Unless I 'fan' this paper and feed it VERY CAREFULLY, this paper will easily jam and/or 'pull doubles' in all my printers and copiers. I must set the ink/toner levels on all my copiers and printers very low when using this paper or else the ink or toner will bleed through very, very easily. The only uses I can think of for this paper is as childrens' doodle paper or paper for 'rough drafts'. It could also be used as typing paper for 'rough drafts'. I definitely do not recommend this paper for any other purposes. There are better choices on the market.
Comments about Staples� 100% Recycled Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", Ream:
Paper is paper, but with this paper you know that you are helping out the environment. Plus it doesn't have that recycled look when recycled paper had first come out years ago. The only draw back is the expense compared to regular paper. It is cheaper to buy a case, but I don't go through paper very quickly.
Comments about Staples� 100% Recycled Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", Ream:
Value is a part of quality. A product that is of good quality and saves the earth is always a good value. Everyone that shops needs to save the green in their wallet. My green in my wallet is on the almost extinct list. This product met the quality standard and the price limit I had set for my business.
Comments about Staples� 100% Recycled Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", Ream:
In terms of look and feel, I can't tell the difference between this paper and conventional paper. The slightly higher price is well worth knowing the paper is 100% recycled and chlorine-free.
Comments about Staples� 100% Recycled Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", Ream:
I am a retired clergyman and use both 100% and 30 % recycled copy paper for both personal and professional uses. I would rather sacrifice "brightness" for environmental protection and savvy. I have been pleased with both kinds of paper, and alternate their usage ream by ream. Thanks for your attention to this part of being a more "green" business.