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Beat the January blues: How to stay positive & healthy at work

By Kelly Roets on 19 January 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Beat the January blues: How to stay positive & healthy at work

Ah, January – the month that feels like an endless Monday. The festive decorations are packed away, days are short, and we’re back at our desks, trying to remember our passwords. Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive. If you’re feeling a bit down, you’re not alone. Let’s look at how can you beat those January […]

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Paper shredding: what you need to know and why it matters

By Kelly Roets on 12 January 2026 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Paper shredding: what you need to know and why it matters

Let’s face it, with GDPR ever present, hybrid working, and piles of paperwork cluttering up desks – shredding documents isn’t just about keeping things tidy. It’s about protecting privacy. However, not all shredders are created equal, and knowing which type of shredder is right for you can be pretty confusing. That’s why knowing the difference […]

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Green Friday – the perfect time to switch to bamboo toilet paper

By Kelly Roets on 24 November 2025 in Janitorial with 0 Comments
Green Friday – the perfect time to switch to bamboo toilet paper

It’s not just about Black Friday. Did you know it’s Green Friday on 28th November? It’s all about swapping waste for wisdom – and one of the easiest, most impactful switches you can make is in your bathroom. Yep, we’re talking about your toilet roll. Before you roll your eyes (pun intended), why not hear […]

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Giving back: Our volunteering days with Hospice in the Weald

By Kelly Roets on 20 November 2025 in Charity with 0 Comments
Giving back: Our volunteering days with Hospice in the Weald

Over the past few weeks, several of the Paperstone team swapped their office desks for the busy floor of a local charity shop – all in support of the brilliant Hospice in the Weald. And honestly? We’ve absolutely loved it. We’ve helped with sorting through donations, tagging and pricing items, and hanging up rails and […]

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Update – Google has now resolved the issue affecting branded searches…

By Paperstone on 3 November 2025 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Update – Google has now resolved the issue affecting branded searches…

Updated on 5th January 2026 We’re pleased to share that Google has resolved the search issue affecting established brand names, and Paperstone is once again ranking correctly for its own brand searches. As we outlined in our original post, Google Search was temporarily misinterpreting some branded queries, causing users searching specifically for Paperstone to be […]

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Recycling ink & toner: Helping to save the planet one cartridge at a time

By Kelly Roets on 3 November 2025 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Recycling ink & toner: Helping to save the planet one cartridge at a time

At work and at home, chances are you go through a fair amount of ink and toner cartridges. But what happens to those empty cartridges after they’ve done their job? Too often, they end up in the bin, destined for landfill, where they take hundreds of years to decompose. They can leak harmful chemicals into […]

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Mental health in the workplace: Why it matters

By Kelly Roets on 10 October 2025 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Mental health in the workplace: Why it matters

Every year on 10th October, we mark World Mental Health Day – a reminder that mental health is real, it’s important, and it’s something workplaces should care about every single day. Work can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful. Deadlines, constant connectivity, juggling tasks, working alone, or balancing working within a team – […]

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Top 10 essential office items to restock after summer

By Kelly Roets on 8 September 2025 in Desktop Essentials, Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Top 10 essential office items to restock after summer

The summer holidays are over, and it’s time to get back to reality. The stationery cupboard has probably been raided, the coffee stash is running low, and those lever arch files have seen better days. To make the return to work a little easier, here are ten essential items worth topping up on, as well […]

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Event planning – The art of planning and running meetings, conferences and seminars

By Kelly Roets on 1 September 2025 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Event planning – The art of planning and running meetings, conferences and seminars

Planning a meeting, event, or seminar can feel very overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to start. It’s easy to feel stressed out by the details, but with a little bit of forward-planning (and maybe a cup of coffee or tea), you can turn it into a smooth and enjoyable process. We’ve put together […]

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Top 10 tips for a summertime desk glow-up

By Kelly Roets on 14 August 2025 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Top 10 tips for a summertime desk glow-up

Summer is not just about switching to sandals and heading to the beach. Your workspace deserves some sunshine too. The longer, brighter days are the perfect excuse for pops of colour, mood-boosting accessories, and a desk setup that brings a smile to your face. Here’s how to take your desk from “meh” to “heck yes” […]

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