"At Paperstone, we believe that being socially responsible is not just a buzzword, but a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on our community and the world around us. We understand that as a small business, we may not have the resources of larger companies, but we firmly believe that every effort counts, no matter the size."

Jim Brown

CEO & Founder | Paperstone

Weaver is a social sustainability programme for businesses developed by Office Friendly in partnership with independent sustainability consultancy, Avieco.

It helps businesses like us to implement sustainable practices relating to carbon footprint, waste management, single-use packaging, sustainable products and social responsibility. 

• Motivates us to be more proactive in increasing our sustainability across five key areas.
• Helps us to integrate sustainable practices throughout our operations and community.
• Inspires us to demonstrate accountability with transparent reporting and certification.

• Training our team on what is expected of them in terms of reducing, re-using and recycling.
• Keeping our energy and water use low.
• Considering transport carefully for business travel.

• Reducing consumption e.g. printing less.
• Re-using products where possible.
• Recycling more - now separating all waste in the office.

• Reducing to no single-use plastic in the office.
• Offering bio-degradable alternatives to single-use plastic tableware for our customers.

• Promoting sustainable product choices on our website.
• Looking at our own procurement policies and making smarter buying choices. 

• Supporting local and national charities.
• Giving back in our local community e.g. litter picking the River Medway.
• Supporting fellow small businesses e.g team lunches at local independent cafes.