What can we do to reduce the amount of paper being wasted?
- Try not to use as much in the first place! Use the back
of sheets of paper as well as the front - look to see if
that piece of paper you were going to put in the bin could
be used as scrap paper for many uses example to make a
shopping list, to jot down your dental appointment or to
leave a note for someone.
- Buy recycled paper products wherever possible.
- Reuse envelopes - sticky labels to cover the old address
and re-seal the envelope are widely available, also made
from recycled paper. Many charities sell them, so you can
support them at the same time.
- Playgroups and schools may appreciate being given odd
rolls of wallpaper, or any other kind of paper, for painting
on or for other uses in the classroom. They are also often
glad to receive newspapers to cover the tables for craft
activities.
- When you buy a pint of milk or a soft drink, think about
the container it is in. Is there an accessible recycling
bank for the packaging, or might you end up throwing it
away? It would be better to choose the product in the
container you know you can dispose of locally for recycling.
Uses of recycled paper
- Most supermarkets and high street stationers now
sell a range of recycled products, such as writing
paper, notebooks, file paper, diaries with recycled
paper content, calendars, paper tablecloths and napkins,
tissues, toilet rolls, kitchen paper and other items.
- Some charities also sell recycled products such as
greetings cards and stationery through their mail order
catalogues.
- Many printers and office stationery suppliers now
use or sell recycled paper.
- Gift bags and boxes can be made from recycled paper
- Recycled waste bins
|
|
|
|
