20+ years of sustainability
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1990s
Groundwork laid by designing hand tackers for easy disassembly and recycling.
2000s
Innovative packaging. Reducing waste and improving efficiency.
2010
New eco-for-work™ trademark rolled out across product packaging.
Introduced ECO filing and black stapling and punching range.
2013
ISO 14001 environmental certification achieved.
2016
Launch of ECO white stapling and punching products, achieving the perfect soft white colour with zero imperfections.
2019
The Group’s ECO range grew – less single use plastic and more paper alternatives.
2020
Partnership with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). New ECO products added, and further plastic bags replaced with paper.
2021
Implementation of the Supplier Code of Conduct.
2022
Rapesco’s team participate in environmental initiatives and introduced direct-to-card printing.
2023
Launched bulk business packs, reducing plastic.
2024
Increased efficient printing processes and further reductions in plastic packaging.
2025
Certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and commit to our first 50 products across multiple categories.
2026 and beyond...
More GRS-certified products are on the way, with no compromise on quality, design, or performance.
Our journey doesn’t stop here. Find out more about our Global Recycled Standard certification and what this means for our business and customers, aswell as the initiatives that drive our commitment to a greener future.