Four Smart and Simple Steps to an Eco-Friendly Breakroom

A Staples Business Advantage® Expert Solutions Guide.

Kylie Flint

Breakroom Associate Merchant


Ninety-three percent of corporate CEOs view sustainability as important to the future success of their businesses.1 And 63% of procurement professionals say that improving sustainability in their purchasing practices is a top goal.1 That's good news.

The bad news is that your breakroom could be undermining every sustainability commitment your boardroom has made.

Think about it: the breakroom is the heart of your office. It's the place where employees gather to have lunch, socialize and recharge. Unfortunately, it's also the place that generates a lot of waste — from single-use coffee cups to plastic utensils to food packaging, the list goes on...

Back to some more good news: with some simple changes, you can transform your breakroom into an eco-friendly space — one that not only reduces waste but also helps your employees to stay energized and productive.

Let's explore four smart and simple ways to do exactly that.