Monday, December 1, 2008

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (Paper)

  • Paper is separated into the following groups:
    • Magazines
    • Newspapers
    • Office paper
    • Cardboard
    • Phone directories

  • Deposit used paper at your local recycling bank.
  • Most home recycling bins, provided by your local council, usually accept paper products.
  • Only recycle gummed paper if specified, such as envelopes and stickers.
  • Reduce paper waste by cancelling unwanted deliveries, or read news online as opposed to buying newspapers.
  • Put a ‘no junk mail please’ sign on your letter box to reduce unwanted deliveries.
  • Reuse paper around the home as scrap paper or packing material. Envelopes can also be reused.
  • Set your printer to print on both sides of the paper.
  • Buy recycled paper whenever possible.

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