Company Offers Free Double-Sided Copies of Tax Returns, Free Scans to PDFs
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2009--
In an effort to encourage people to print responsibly, Staples, Inc.
(Nasdaq: SPLS) is providing environmentally-friendly printing solutions
– and savings – during the tax season. From April 5 – 15, Staples will
offer free black and white, double-sided copies – up to 20 pages - of
2008 tax returns. Additionally, Staples is making it easy for customers
to keep an electronic and secure copy of important documents by offering
100 free scans to PDF documents until July 4 at all Copy & Print Center
locations for customers who purchase a Staples Copy & Print Center USB
flash drive.
“We can all save a considerable amount of money, and have a positive
impact on the environment, by taking a few minutes to think before
hitting the print button on the copier or computer,” said John Burke,
senior vice president of business services at Staples. “By offering free
scans and copies during the tax season, we can help customers keep
records of their tax returns both electronically and in hard-copy format
while printing responsibly. This is good for the wallet and the
environment – and another way Staples is making it easy for customers to
save on a wide variety of products and services.”
Staples environmentally-friendly printing solutions include:
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Print double-sided copies. In 2006, more than 99,778,437 tons
of paper, or 663 pounds per person, were consumed, according to the
Secret Life of Paper. By printing double-sided documents, this number
can be reduced 20% annually. Using the “double-sided” button on the
office copier can reduce monthly paper expenses by $60, according to
ENERGY STAR.
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Scan documents to PDF and save onto a flash drive. It’s always
a good idea to have a “back-up” file of tax returns, legal documents
and other files.
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Use recycled and FSC-certified paper. According to
Conservatree, one ton of non-recycled copy paper uses 24 trees, and
one tree makes 8,333 sheets of paper. All of Staples Copy & Print
Centers use 50 percent post consumer-waste recycled content paper
certified by the Forest Stewardship Council as the standard offering
for black and white high-speed copy and print jobs.
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Proof and preview before printing. Use the “print preview”
function to preview your document before you print to make sure the
right paper size and orientation is selected. According to
Ecopreneurist.com, the average single document gets copied 19 times.
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Recycle. Remember to responsibly dispose your ink and toner
cartridges, as well as printers and other office technology. Staples
will now allow customers to earn $3 back in Staples Rewards on any
brand or type of ink or toner just for choosing to recycle these
products instead of throwing them away. Recent studies have shown that
70 percent of cartridges used worldwide are thrown away, adding to the
pressing national e-waste problem and preventing tons of readily
recyclable materials from being recovered and reused.
In addition, eco-friendly printing products, from recycled paper to the
latest printer can also help save money and the environment when
printing is a must. Visit a Staples retail location for more information.
About Staples
Staples, the world's largest office products company, is committed to
making it easy for customers to buy a wide range of office products,
including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With
$27 billion in sales, Staples serves businesses of all sizes and
consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South America, Europe,
Asia and Australia. In July 2008, Staples acquired Corporate Express,
one of the world's leading suppliers of office products to businesses
and institutions. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986
and is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples
(Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.
Source: Staples
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