Reuse
Reuse envelopes whenever possible. Some businesses do not like to send some types of mail in used envelopes to keep up corporate image. However, many businesses carry out a large proportion of mailing where corporate image is not necessary. For this type of mailing, sticky labels can cover the old address on the used envelopes.
Have each staff persons set aside paper that they use on only one side, so that it can be reused for other tasks.
Buy recycled toner cartridges, and send your spent toner cartridges to be recycled. This is often seen as recycling, but it is technically a form of reuse.
Recycle
When beginning a recycling program, decide which material you want to recycle, put recycling bins around your office, and get staff to participate. Local phone directories will have contact details for recycling companies who will pick up your recyclables.
And remember, you are not recycling if you send your waste to be recycled, but you do not buy products made from recycled content.
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