Paper
Reduce
- Carry a reusable ceramic or plastic mug for purchasing beverages instead of using paper cups.
- When purchasing only one or two items, refuse a bag or carry a reusable bag when shopping.
- Buy in bulk and avoid those products that are over packaged.
- Try and produce reports or photocopies that are double sided.
- Edit reports on the computer screen and avoid printing off too many draft copies
- Share magazine and newspaper subscriptions or better yet, go to the libary to read your favorite periodical or book.
Reuse
- Use the clean side of waste paper as a scratch pad, for doing draft work or as colouring paper for the kids.
- Share copies of magazines and books with colleagues and friends or donate them to a senior's home or to a non-profit organization for use in their reception area.
- Save wrapping paper and ribbons for wrapping other gifts.
- Use cardboard boxes for storing items or for moving.
- Check out used book stores and thrift shops for bargains.
Recycle
- Favour those products with a recycled content.
- In our Regional District, virtually all paper fibre can be recycled at a residential drop-depot or by taking paper to a private collection facility
- Buy those paper products that are easily recyclable- avoid paper products with a wax, plastic or foil coating.
Want to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive? Then write to the Direct Marketing Association and ask them to remove your name from their mailing list.
Direct Marketing Association
607 - #1 Concord Gate
Don Mills, Ontario M3C 3N6