5 Tips to Use Paper Wisely

Xerox's Five Tips to Use Paper Wisely:

1. Use both sides of the paper. It's called "duplex printing" and it is the single best way to reduce paper use. Choose copiers, digital printers and multifunction devices that can print on both sides of the paper and make sure duplex is your "default" mode
2. Go digital. Save on postage by sending electronic files, and let your recipient decide whether to print them. Replace paper files with electronic ones using the scan-to-file option on multifunction devices.
3. Be selective: Print what you need when you need it. For example, print only the portion of the report you need, not every page. Preview your print to avoid printing pages with boilerplate. Print on demand. Don't stockpile forms, letterhead, or instructions that will go out of date.
4. Reach for the right paper. A number of options promote sound environmental practices. For instance, Xerox High Yield Business Paper� is produced using half the number of trees of conventional paper. Print on papers certified through global organizations, such as the Forest Stewardship Council or the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, both of which have strict international standards for sustainable forestry. Or use paper with recycled content.
5. Recycle. Collect used paper so the fiber can be used again. Recycling the fiber saves trees, reduces energy and water use, requires fewer chemicals, and keeps paper out of landfills.

Ultimately, these tips are only Each business will have to augment strategies with practices that cater to their environment and employees. For example, in some cases it may be necessary to educate your employees about keeping their printing to a minimum or you may need to show them how to make double sided printing their default setting.

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