At ASAP Distribution (Acton Stationers & Printers Ltd), we take environmental issues seriously, sourcing products from reputable and responsible suppliers issued with;

ISO 14001 – Effective Environmental Management
ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
FSC - Forest Stewardship Council
ISO/IEC 19752 - Standard for Toner Cartridge Yield

ASAP are committed to integrating environmental management into our range of business activities. We recognise and accept our responsibility to identify and, where possible, reduce the impacts our activities, products and services have on the environment.

Carbon Footprint and Environmental Transparency;

For the past three years, we have engaged with the brilliant team over at Sustainable Film to calculate our own carbon footprint, aiding in our efforts to become more sustainable. We are in the process of creating informative graphics to transparently share this data. In the meantime, we are more than willing to provide a copy of our sustainability data upon request.

Our experience has also enabled us to assist dozens of production companies in measuring their environmental impact by creating comprehensive paper, water usage, and overall spend assements.

Sustainable Practices and Goals

Our approach to environmental responsibility is comprehensive, addressing every facet of our business operations:

• Sustainable Sourcing: We prioritise products from suppliers recognised for their responsible environmental practices.
• Recycling Initiatives: Our commitment extends to enhancing our recycling processes, focusing on paper products, ink, and toner cartridges.
• Waste Management: We adhere to the principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling in managing waste generated from our operations.
• Compliance: Strict compliance with environmental legislation and standards is a cornerstone of our policy.
• Green Technology: We advocate the use of electric vehicles and are constantly reviewing new technologies to update our fleet.
• Recycled Products Offering: Our product range includes eco-friendly options, featuring 100% recycled materials and recyclable packaging.
• Efficiency Upgrade: We actively replace outdated and inefficient printers and machinary with newer models that are reducing our internal waste by more than 80%.

Recycled Products

Here at ASAP, we supply planet friendly and price friendly recycled products made from 100% recyclable materials, using recycled packaging. The premise is that these products are both Ecological and Economical.

Paper;

We supply FSC® approved paper and 100% recycled paper in white and coloured options.

Why use Recycled Paper?

When it comes to paper communications, recycled paper is the greenest option. It uses less energy, water and It produces lower carbon emissions than the manufacturing of non-recycled paper. At the same time, this reduces the amount of waste to landfill as paper can be recycled 4 to 5 times. With advances in technology and processes, recycled paper is now as white and has the same print performance as non-recycled paper.

Remanufactured Ink Cartridges / Toners;

In short - Remanufactured toner cartridges are brand cartridges that have been professionally cleaned, refilled with comparable-quality toner, and tested to deliver the same print quality as the original cartridge.

Why use Remanufactured Ink Cartridges / Toners?

Beyond price and quality, an essential advantage of remanufactured toner cartridges is sustainability.

Here are some alarming statistics on ink and toner cartridges:

• More than 375 million empty printer cartridges end up in landfills every year (that's more than one million a day)
• An average printer cartridge takes about 1000 years to decompose
• Toner and ink cartridges are classified as a potentially carcinogenic; and the toxins and heavy metals of these products contaminate water and soil with volatile organic compounds