Are you still pushing paper?
The Bite:
Believe it or not, even The Bite still uses paper for certain things (we still aren’t ready to part with our toilet paper). But cut down on use when you can, and choose greener paper supplies, from cups to envelopes.
The Benefits:
- A shorter paper trail. Offices use 1.5 lbs of paper per person per day - if you gotta use it, go for recycled to reduce your impact.
- Premium quality. Most recycled paper products look and perform just as well as their non-recycled counterparts.
- Client/staff satisfaction. Recycled options only cost a little more - plus, when your clients and staff see the recycled symbol they’ll get all warm and fuzzy.
Wanna Try:
Cups
- Ecotainer - biodegradable coffee cups with corn-based (rather than oil-based) lining. Available here (prices vary).
- Greenware Cold Drink Cups - also biodegradable and corn-based, but for cold drinks.
- Better yet, stock your office kitchen with reusable ceramic mugs.
Copy/Printer Paper
- PM Company Receipt Rolls - 100% recycled alternative for receipt calculators ($15/12 rolls).
- New Leaf Paper - recycled and high-quality, available with matte, gloss or uncoated finishes (prices vary).
- OfficeMax and Staples - even the chain stores sell recycled reams ($5-$6/ream).
Envelopes
- ecoenvelopes - easily reusable business reply envelopes, available in 100% PCW stock.
Other
- 3M Post-It Recycled Paper Notes - everybody needs a sticky little reminder sometimes ($7-$18/12 pads).
- File Folders - 100% recycled and letter-sized ($13/100).
- Ampad Recycled Hanging File Folders - 100% PCW recycled ($12/25).
- Rippedsheets Recycled Labels - recycled paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (prices vary).
- Printing For Less - totally affordable light green printer used by The Bite.
- Conservatree - an excellent online guide to choosing eco-friendly paper products.
tip found here on the idealbite.com