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Even More Ways to Save Paper

1. Take your name off direct mail lists.
2. Use both sides of paper - for writing, copying and printing.
3. Buy recycled paper processed without the use of chlorine: Neenah Paper (recycled paper - environment section),Conservatree - Paper for the Environment, ReThink Paper (paper selector tools)
4. Recycle used paper.
5. Make smaller documents – print two on each sheet of paper and cut it in half.
6. Use old envelopes, brochures & mailers that are printed on a single side for scrap paper.
7. Reuse wrapping paper.
8. Unused envelopes that are glued together can be separated! They will open right up once they come under a hair dryer or simply place them in a microwave for a minute.
9. Use handkerchiefs/cloth napkins/cloth towels instead of tissue paper/paper napkins/paper towels.
10. If you must use paper napkins or towels, use only one at a time instead of grabbing a handful.
11. Use a canvas bag for lunches and shopping.
12. Buy used books – Advanced Book Exchange, Half.com.
13. Use telecommunications and computer media whenever possible.
14. In Microsoft Word, go to File/Print. In the lower right-hand corner, find the Zoom box. Change the Pages per Sheet selection to 2 or 4 pages.
15. Send e-cards – Care2.com, Blue Mountain.

Other paper recycling links:

COEJL's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle page

The Best and Worst of Catalog Companies

EDF Paper & Packaging Pages

“Recycling…for the future, consider the benefits” White House Task Force on Recycling, Nov. 1998

“Puzzled About Recycling’s Value? Look Beyond the Bin”, EPA, Jan. 1998

National Office Paper Recycling Project