Tips for Using Less Paper
- Only print what is necessary.
- Check to see if additional editing may reduce the number of pages.
- Check to see that printer settings are correct before printing.
- Make copies for each “group” rather than each student/meeting attendee.
- Post electronic handouts.
- Make half-page handouts when applicable and print multiple copies on one page.
- Use “print preview” and make adjustments so that you don’t print an extra page with just one line of text.
- Use a laptop or netbook to take notes at meetings.
- Change margins to get more words on a page.
- Make double-sided copies.
- Hold paperless meetings, using a whiteboard or electronic copies.
- Use paper with a clean side for scrap paper.
- Opt out of receiving junk mail.
- In the classroom, allow double-sided assignments, allow students to hand in assignments online, and only print off reading material unless absolutely necessary.
- Recycle the paper that is used on both sides.
- Opt out of receiving junk mail.
Sig up for the Do Not Mail list through the Federal Trade Commission
Direct Marketing Association – How to remove your name from mailing lists, emails lists, telemarketing lists, etc.