Recycling & Eco-friendly Tips

Use a re-usable bag instead of wrapping paper for packaging gifts. If using wrapping paper, try to use the ones that were made using recycled paper materials.

When cutting the wrapping paper, think through the cut out shape so that the paper usage can be optimized for further uses. It is not space saving to cut the shap from the center of the new wrapping paper. Instead, use the edge as one of the edge for the paper cut out.

Books are a great source of information. Unfortunately, they are also a primary point where large amount of paper are being used.

If possible, use secondhand books instead of getting new ones. Not all books are quickly outdated. For classic books, getting second hand version is always good.

The library is a rich source of information. Most modern libraries are quite up-to-date in terms of the collection of books that they carry.

Borrow books from the library instead of buying new ones. Library books are shared by many people. Hundred and even thousands of people can have access to the same book without resorting to buying. This will greatly reduce paper wastage.

By now, you should know what is an email.

Use emails instead of paper mails. Not only is it faster, it also save some trees. The only cost for email is the internet bill. However, that should be much of a problem.

By using online maps, we can save on paper. Map papers are typically quite hard to recycle.

Sometimes it come be quite hard to read maps off the screen. We can do our part by printing the online map on the back of used papers.

The following are some very basic tips for saving paper.

1. Use recycled printing papers.

2. Copy and print on both sides of paper.