Recycled Notepads

Recycled notepads combine functionality with eco-friendly features that suit a variety of shoppers. They come in several sizes and styles, and work equally well in homes, offices and schools. In addition to its own brand, Staples carries a wide assortment of selections in single and bulk quantities from brands like TOPS and Ampad.

Available in Many Sizes and Colors
Shoppers can find notepads in a wide array of sizes from 3.5 x 5.5-inch mini sizes to 8.5 x 14-inch legal-sized options. Use the smaller ones at home to create a shopping list, or in the office to jot down messages for co-workers. Larger pads make excellent note-taking solutions both in the office and at school. Most have a glued binding at the top to keep the pages secure.

Recycled notepads also come in several colors from standard white and yellow to colorful hues that include pink, purple, green and blue that add a fun touch to a desk. Shoppers can choose from wide or college-ruled lined sheets with lines on one or both sides, or opt for a blank pad without lines. Most units come with 50 pages per pad, though some have as few as 40 or as many as 100 sheets. Most notepads contain 15-lb paper, which is suitable for many home and office tasks.

Features that Promote Ease of Use
Perforated pages make easy work of tearing off individual sheets while keeping the binding securely in place. Users can remove any page whether it's the top or bottom sheet, or one in the middle of the pad without affecting other pages. Those with side margins define the writing space or leave room to punch holes for storing in a binder or folder. A rigid back provides a solid writing surface when a desk or table isn't available and also helps keep the pages straight when not in use.

What are Recycled Notepads Made With?
Most use 100 percent recycled paper for the sheets, and some even use up to 50 percent post-consumer content, which cuts down on the amount of waste in landfills. Some brands also use 100 percent recycled cardboard to provide the backing, offering a complete eco-friendly solution.

Is it Better to Buy Notepads in Bulk or Single Units?
It depends on the intended purpose of the notepads. If you're stocking a busy office, buying in bulk makes more sense so you have enough on hand for multiple employees. Home users can benefit from a single unit or a small pack of four pads for jotting down notes. Large corporations can enroll in Staples' auto-restock program to ensure that supplies are delivered regularly, eliminating the risk of running out of office essentials.

What Can You Use Recycled Notepads For?
They have a multitude of uses. Many offices use them for new employees to take training notes on the job, while others use them in class to record important lessons. They work well for formulating shopping lists for groceries and also as a means of taking messages for others in a home or office.