Sustainability

3 posts found

6 min

Sep 1, 2025

FriendsOffice Solar Initiative

The installation of 140 solar panels on our warehouse roof is a project that represents not just our commitment to clean energy but the culmination of over a decade of environmental stewardship. It's an exciting milestone in our ongoing sustainability journey!

Ashley

Sustainability

3 min

Mar 11, 2024

FriendsOffice's Commitment to Sustainability

FriendsOffice exemplifies the transformative power of sustainability in business. By prioritizing environmental stewardship and social responsibility, we not only reduce our own ecological footprint but we hope to inspire others to follow suit.

Ashley

Sustainability

3 min

Dec 28, 2023

The Unsung Heroes: The Importance of Recycling Ink and Toner Cartridges

Looking to make an eco-friendly impact? Ask us about our toner recycling program! Join us in our commitment to sustainability by recycling your used toner cartridges and contributing to a greener future.

Total 3 posts

Office Life

7 min

Nov 9, 2026

6 Reasons Your Office Supplier Might Be the Problem

Your office supplies might not be the problem. Your supplier could be. From automated customer service to delivery headaches and unexpected costs, six FriendsOffice leaders share what businesses should really consider when choosing a workplace supplier—and why the people behind the products matter more than you might think.

Ashley

5 min

Nov 2, 2026

The People Who Put You First

What happens when a customer mistakes a real customer service representative for AI? FriendsOffice COO Peg Schroeder shares a memorable story that gets to the heart of what makes FriendsOffice different. After 28 years with the company, Peg explains why live customer service, personal relationships and putting people first still matter in an increasingly automated world.

Ashley

Products and Services

5 min

Oct 26, 2026

The People Who Take Care of Business

Winning business is one thing. Taking care of customers is another. After 30 years in the office products industry, FriendsOffice VP of Sales & Marketing Kim Belknap knows the difference. Discover how one urgent delivery to a Columbus law firm demonstrates why having real people you can count on matters long after the sale.

Ashley

Office Life

6 min

Oct 19, 2026

The People Who Built FriendsOffice

After 35 years, FriendsOffice CEO Ken Schroeder has seen the company grow from a small Ohio office supply business into a regional workplace solutions provider. But when he reflects on what makes him proudest, it's not the growth or the numbers. It's the people who helped build it, the relationships that keep it growing and the personal service that still sets FriendsOffice apart.

Ashley

Office Life

Oct 12, 2026

The Right People Set the Standard

What makes a workplace project run smoothly? The right people, working together. From commercial furniture planning and installation to supply chain coordination and customer communication, see how FriendsOffice makes going above and beyond the standard, not the exception.

Ashley