May 5, 2008 - A month after catching flak from environmental groups on its paper sourcing policy, OfficeMax has signed on to carry Terracycle's new range of green office products made from recovered waste materials.

The new TerraCycle products range from binders to trashcans to nontoxic cleaners. The binders are made from 100% recycled cardboard covers and 90% recycled steel rings, and include a return program for used binders. Terracycle's line of natural, nontoxic cleaners is packaged directly in used soda bottles. And the company is salvaging and converting mixed plastic waste into its new 100% recycled-content trashcans and recycling bins.

"TerraCycle's unconventional manufacturing methods have led to some of the most progressive products on the market today," says Ryan Vero, chief merchandising officer for OfficeMax.

OfficeMax says it plans to work with TerraCycle to develop more recycled and environmentally preferable products. The two companies have launched an awareness campaign to educate consumers on eco-friendly products and practices.

OfficeMax released its first-ever corporate sustainability report in December.