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Give
away, donate, or sell items you no longer need, or shop
for previously used items rather than buying new. See
"Where Should I Take My?". |
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Take
your own coffee cup to the coffee shop instead of receiving a
disposable cups. Some coffee stands will charge you a few
pennies less for bringing a reusable mug. |
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Turn scrap paper into a notepad
using staples or glue. |
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Take your spent ink cartridges
back to the office supply store so they can be
remanufactured. Some even offer cash incentives. Also, most
companies
are now offering free shipping and recycling of their ink and
toner cartridges. Simply look at your printer to identify the
manufacturer and view that company's website. Most companies
have a section dedicated to their recycling program or
environmental program with more information. |
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Compost your food and yard waste
to reduce trash by up to 40%. It's a simple way to reduce
waste and produce a nutrient-rich conditioner for your lawn,
garden and houseplants . |
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Use reclaimed (salvaged) items
in your building or yard & garden project.
Click here to
find places that accept and re-sell used building materials. |
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Plastic margarine tubs and
yogurt containers are good for freezing jams and vegetables,
or for storing leftovers in the refrigerator. The tubs and
containers can also be used to store push pins, tacks and
other small office items. |
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Re-use
paper that is printed on only one side: Simply put it back
into your printer's paper drawer and print on the other side.
This is a perfect approach for printing drafts, receipts and
other documents that are for your personal use. |
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Give the magazines you've
already read to interested friends, office waiting rooms, and
organizations such as hospitals or schools. |
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Styrofoam peanuts from packaging
can be saved and used for sending the next fragile parcel.
Another option is to contact the Peanut Hotline at
www.loosefillpackaging.com or 800-828-2214 to find out
where you can drop them off for reuse. |
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Buy
gift bags that can be used over and over instead of wrapping
paper. |
