Paper - things we can do Published: 10 Dec 2021 Complain, hassle, lobby! Tell decision-makers you want less packaging, no paper receipts, more recycled paper products etc. Re-use cups Getting a reusable cup, if you don’t have one already, is an easy way to reduce your paper use, reduce your plastic use and lower your carbon footprint. Switch to recycled paper Whether it’s loo roll, kitchen roll, printer paper or other paper products in your home, you can switch to buying the recycled versions easily. Choose paperless billing It's worth finding out what bills you get from whom and then change these various communications or bills to paperless ones. Use an app to reduce paper use There are now many Apps and information sites available to help people reduce their environmental footprint and reduce their paper use too. Avoid junk mail An estimated 17.5 billion pieces of junk mail are distributed to UK households and businesses annually but there are a few easy things we can all do to reduce this amount. Skip the slip The humble till receipt has been the focus of increasing concern due to the large amounts of trees cut down for them and also for the chemicals used on them. Ditch wrapping paper and cards Rather than buying paper to wrap presents, why not put them in gift bags or boxes that can then be reused for many years? Take the #UnwrapTheTruth pledge This is a great way of kick starting your paper reduction journey. Talk to your employer about paper There are many ways businesses can reduce their paper use. Cut down on packaging The growth of online shopping has meant more packaging too, whether this is plastic or cardboard. 19 uses for used paper Recycling is more than just sorting old sheets of paper into the right bin. You can recycle by reusing, thereby extending the life of the product. Paper Did you know paper may have a similar carbon footprint to global aviation? Amdani! Click on each of the different areas to find out what actions can you take to make your life and community more climate-friendly.
Complain, hassle, lobby! Tell decision-makers you want less packaging, no paper receipts, more recycled paper products etc.
Re-use cups Getting a reusable cup, if you don’t have one already, is an easy way to reduce your paper use, reduce your plastic use and lower your carbon footprint.
Switch to recycled paper Whether it’s loo roll, kitchen roll, printer paper or other paper products in your home, you can switch to buying the recycled versions easily.
Choose paperless billing It's worth finding out what bills you get from whom and then change these various communications or bills to paperless ones.
Use an app to reduce paper use There are now many Apps and information sites available to help people reduce their environmental footprint and reduce their paper use too.
Avoid junk mail An estimated 17.5 billion pieces of junk mail are distributed to UK households and businesses annually but there are a few easy things we can all do to reduce this amount.
Skip the slip The humble till receipt has been the focus of increasing concern due to the large amounts of trees cut down for them and also for the chemicals used on them.
Ditch wrapping paper and cards Rather than buying paper to wrap presents, why not put them in gift bags or boxes that can then be reused for many years?
Cut down on packaging The growth of online shopping has meant more packaging too, whether this is plastic or cardboard.
19 uses for used paper Recycling is more than just sorting old sheets of paper into the right bin. You can recycle by reusing, thereby extending the life of the product.
Amdani! Click on each of the different areas to find out what actions can you take to make your life and community more climate-friendly.
