SIMPLE WAYS TO SAVE PAPER
Saving the environment
doesn't have to be a herculean task that is left to big
organisations. We can all do our bit to help out. Here's how...
1
Most of us use debitcredit cards while shopping, but how many of us actually need the printed receipt, given that banks instantly send a SMS after each transaction? The next time you swipe your card, ask the vendor to print only one (merchant) copy of the receipt.
2
The same rule applies when drawing money from an ATM. All ATM machines ask users if they want a print of the transaction. Opt to go paperless and just check your phone the next time you want to know how much balance you have left.
3
Print something only if you really need to. These days, you can flash your eticket on your mobile phone at the airport and railway station.Also, use the blank side of a printed paper to jot down any notes that you might have.
4
When you do need to print, you can save a lot of paper by simply changing the margin settings. Change the margin from the standard 1.25 setting to .75 on every document you print.
5
Don't throw away the envelope the next time you get a letter or bill. Pile them up next to your landline or computer to jot down phone numbers or notes.
6
Feed your grocery or to do list on your mobile phone instead of scribbling it on a piece of paper.Since your phone is with you at all times, you will have your list handy whenever you need it.
7
Instead of going out and buying a book, gather used paper (paper that has been printedwritten on one side) or pamphlets to make a booklet. You could make it look funky by choosing a colourful cover.
8
Get creative and cut pages of magazines into different shapes to make a unique piece of art. You could cut them up like leaves and paste them on a used sheet of paper or chartpaper to make it look like a tree.
9
Use old newspaper as gift wrapping paper. This gives your gift a funky look and makes it stand out.
10
Use cloth napkins instead of tissue paper at home.Cloth absorbs liquid better and does a neater job of cleaning up the mess. Moreover, it can always be washed and reused.
Most of us use debitcredit cards while shopping, but how many of us actually need the printed receipt, given that banks instantly send a SMS after each transaction? The next time you swipe your card, ask the vendor to print only one (merchant) copy of the receipt.
2
The same rule applies when drawing money from an ATM. All ATM machines ask users if they want a print of the transaction. Opt to go paperless and just check your phone the next time you want to know how much balance you have left.
3
Print something only if you really need to. These days, you can flash your eticket on your mobile phone at the airport and railway station.Also, use the blank side of a printed paper to jot down any notes that you might have.
4
When you do need to print, you can save a lot of paper by simply changing the margin settings. Change the margin from the standard 1.25 setting to .75 on every document you print.
5
Don't throw away the envelope the next time you get a letter or bill. Pile them up next to your landline or computer to jot down phone numbers or notes.
6
Feed your grocery or to do list on your mobile phone instead of scribbling it on a piece of paper.Since your phone is with you at all times, you will have your list handy whenever you need it.
7
Instead of going out and buying a book, gather used paper (paper that has been printedwritten on one side) or pamphlets to make a booklet. You could make it look funky by choosing a colourful cover.
8
Get creative and cut pages of magazines into different shapes to make a unique piece of art. You could cut them up like leaves and paste them on a used sheet of paper or chartpaper to make it look like a tree.
9
Use old newspaper as gift wrapping paper. This gives your gift a funky look and makes it stand out.
10
Use cloth napkins instead of tissue paper at home.Cloth absorbs liquid better and does a neater job of cleaning up the mess. Moreover, it can always be washed and reused.
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