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New PPE standard for safety footwear – the 7 most important changes
“Old” standards are being revised and adapted to new workplace requirements. EN ISO 20345:2011, too, has been refreshed and is to be replaced by EN ISO 20345:2021. We have collated all the key information so that you and your workplace are best placed to prepare for the transition.
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4 tips on how to save money when costs are soaring
Cutting costs at businesses can be tricky if you don’t know where to start. Most people shudder at the mere thought of auditing their expenses. But the good news is that even steps that are small and seem simple can help your company to become more efficient.
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Why is the cheap office paper gone?
Wondering why office paper is increasingly expensive and when the rising prices will stop? This is our latest update and an explanation of everything affecting the price.
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Hearing protection at work: 5 tips from PPE experts
Did you know that hearing loss is the world's leading sensory impairment and the third most common chronic illness? Avoid this risk, especially in a noisy working environment, by choosing the right protective equipment. Get advice from our PPE experts.
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Workplace safety: Warehouse
When an office person walks into the warehouse, it's like he has landed on another planet. The space is huge, divided by different coloured tapes and markings. There are roads, sidewalks and zones. The shelves are so high that an "outsider" can't tell how many different items are in there. There are boxes, packing materials, tape everywhere...
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6 questions about Paper Industry and Ecology
When filling the needs for workplace supplies, Lyreco pays close attention to offering ecological alternatives to regular products. We look for those which are natural, renewable, recyclable and biodegradable. That’s why we offer products with a number of environmental certificates and labels.
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Outdoor eye protection: How to select protective sunglasses
Sunny weather puts specific requirements on personal protective equipment worn when working outdoors. Workwear made of lighter materials, airier shoes and protective headgear increase the comfort of employees. High-quality work glasses with tinted lenses or eyepieces play a major role in protecting eye health against ultraviolet radiation. But do you know how to select the right sunglasses for work?
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Customer Experience in the Digital Era
Lyreco strives to provide a faster, easier and greener service experience for customers by promoting the use of electronic bill service and continuously improving the online shopping platform.
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Ergonomics and healthy wrists
Statistics show up to six people each day leaving their jobs for medical reasons, because they are suffering from repetitive strain. A repetitive strain injury (RSI) can be caused by upper limb disorders that most commonly affect the neck and shoulders, elbows and forearms, hands and wrists.
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Spring cleaning of industrial spaces: how to choose the right cleaning agent
If you are part of a company that owns a warehouse or a production hall, cleanliness, hygiene and safety of your spaces, employees and products is certainly a top priority for you. Usually, you try out and test many cleaning products before you find the best option at a reasonable price. However, this year we will make spring cleaning easier for you.
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European Product Environmental Footprint
The European Product Environmental Footprint (EU PEF) defines a common European evaluation methodology for consumer products for measuring their environmental impact across its lifecycle. improving customers awareness and information and encouraging companies to pursue the continuous improvement of its brands.
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Mitigating climate change and resource scarcity in the paper industry
3 questions to Päivi Rissanen, paper supplier UPM Director, Sustainability about their commitments towards wood preservation and CO2 emission reductions.
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Sustainability: how we assess our suppliers
Sustainability is a major criteria in the Lyreco Supplier Performance evaluation. 100% of our suppliers have been evaluated. Based on the results of these evaluation tools, the ambition is to build an annual individual improvement action plan.
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Audits in the Supply Chain: a re-inforced process
A new supplier sustainability involvement programme was launched in 2012. Since, the scope, frameworks and control processes of Lyreco manufacturer audits have been regularly reinforced.
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Lyreco Carbon Footprint Calculator
Our current carbon emission evaluation method was set in 2010. Progress are measured using a bespoke carbon footprint calculator across the countries: the "Lyreco Carbon Footprint Calculator".
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A new 2020 Climate Policy
In 2020, Lyreco defines its new Climate Policy, setting new CO2 reduction targets based on the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) methodology. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a joined initiative by CDP, the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute and WWF. A pilot will be launched by the end of 2020, led by Lyreco's Scandinavia team.
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New packaging policy at Lyreco
Through the Lyreco Circular Economy pledge, we commit to reducing packaging use and ban non-recyclable plastic packaging for any product by 2025. Our Responsible Packaging Policy defines the actions to be developed across the whole organization and activities and in all subsidiaries to reach this goal.
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Lyreco endorses the New York Declaration on Forests
In September 2019, in the framework of the 2019 United Nations Climate Summit, Lyreco Group strengthened its commitment to fight against deforestation and Climate change by signing the New York Declaration on Forests.
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The Dutch national railway and Lyreco joined in sustainable partnership
For their office supplies, NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) chose Lyreco as a recognized supplier because of its sustainable vision and approach in the field of workplace solutions.
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Lyreco Poland & Idea Bank: finding an ecological solution
Lyreco Poland supported the efforts of Idea Bank in terms of sustainability by proposing an alternative to disposable bottles.
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Supporting our partners in their sustainability commitments
As a distribution partner, Principado has benefited from Lyreco's commitments by aligning its environmental actions with our objectives.
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Following the journey of coffee beans: Congo Organic
We launched our Reviving Origins programme in May 2019 to revive high-quality coffee production in challenged regions across the world. After the successful inclusion of certain parts of Colombia, Zimbabwe, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Uganda in the programme, now we have debuted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Our first coffee produced in organic farming from here is named Congo Organic.
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Ergonomics and healthy back
Stiff neck and neck pain are among the many consequences of sedentary job and working with computer. Experts warn that employees with sedentary jobs are up to 63% more likely to experience neck pain compared to other employees.
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Hand protection: Gloves for protection against mechanical hazards
Hand injuries belong to the most common occupational risks faced by employees. It is the employer’s responsibility to correctly identify the workplace risks and hazards associated with the work activity and, on that basis, to provide the employees with the appropriate protection gloves.
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From collection to remanufacturing
Lyreco offers recycling services in all relevant markets. More than 10 product categories are covered. In 2018, 1,200,000 Lyreco cartridges has been collected reshaped, cleaned, have parts replaced and are refilled with toner... so they can be used again.
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3 steps to control your costs
When it comes to buying products and services to support your business, some solutions can be easily set up. At Lyreco, we help you reduce your costs; discover our 3 simple tips to better control your budgets and limit losses in your business areas with our Strategic International Account expert Helen Smith.
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The Importance of Having a First Aid Kit at Work
The first aid kit should provide basic equipment for administering first aid. There is no mandatory list of items to put in a first-aid box. While construction site first aid kits and office first aid kits might differ a little, the basic contents remain the same.