Sometimes it is hard to be the person who initiates a change. When it comes to the idea of switching from products we are used to using everyday, the difficult can seem nearly impossible. At Corporate Essentials, we understand what is involved in making the decision to replace the breakroom and cleaning products you currently use with choices that are more environmentally, or socially responsible. We have worked for more than a year to come up with an environmentally, and socially responsible product offering that makes the idea of going green not only realistic, but simple. While we can offer you the best selection of green products available, the choice to go green starts with one - the choice to go green starts with you.

Design for the Environment (DfE) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allows safer products to carry the Design for the Environment (DfE) label. This mark allows consumers to quickly identify and choose products that can help protect the environment and are safer for families and coworkers These products are formulated from the safest possible ingredients and, in 2007, reduced the use of "chemicals of concern" by 80 million pounds, up from 59 million pounds in 2006.

Environmental Choice Program (EcoLogo) EcoLogo is North America`s most widely recognized and respected certification of environmental leadership. By setting standards and certifying products in more than 120 categories, EcoLogo helps you identify, trust, buy, and sell environmentally preferable (green) goods and services.

Fair Trade Certification Fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. Fair Trade Certification is currently available in the U.S. for coffee, tea and herbs, cocoa and chocolate, fresh fruit, sugar, rice, and vanilla.

Rainforest Alliance Certified Rainforest Alliance certification is a comprehensive process that promotes and guarantees improvements in agriculture, forestry and travel. Our independent seal of approval ensures that goods and services were produced in compliance with strict guidelines protecting the environment, wildlife, workers and local communities.

USDA Organic Certified The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put in place a set of national standards that food labeled "organic" must meet, whether it is grown in the United States or imported from other countries. After October 21, 2002, when you buy food labeled "organic," you can be sure that it was produced using the highest organic production and handling standards in the world.

Paper products are bleached to make them whiter and brighter. The chlorine used in many bleaching processes contributes to the formation of harmful chemicals that wind up in our air and water and are highly toxic to people and fish.

Half of the forests that originally covered 48 percent of the Earth's land surface are gone. Only 1/5th of the Earth's original forests remain pristine and undisturbed.