Green Tip - #3

Save Paper!

Paper is up to 70% of a typical office's waste. Here are some ways to cut down on paper waste...

- Use both sides. Keep a tray on your desk to collect any single-side paper. Use it as notepaper, or run the blank through the printer/copier when you need to print something out.
- Format documents to avoid printing unnecessary pages.
- Proofread carefully on screen to avoid printing multiple copies.
- Keep a box for recycling paper next to your desk.
- Encourage others in your office to separate paper from organic waste and recyclable containers.

Concept Design has been using these methods since its conception in January 2006. Have always use both sides of every single paper. When the paper has been used on both sides, we either recycle the paper, or we have some people who like to use the scrap paper to make hand-made paper for stationary, etc.

We have also set up a "recycling area" that we can collect our "organic matter" (used tea bags, food, etc.) plus all of the normal recycling items like plastic, cardboard, etc.

We also re-purpose any container that we can, rather than sending it to the landfill.