In this world we live in, trees are constantly neglected as forests are cut down to build buildings, and other things we need. Here is how to help conserve the planet's beloved trees.
Steps
- Recycle in a smart way. Some good ways to do this are:
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- Throw paper and card board in a bag separately from cans glass and plastics.
- Look for tips on recycling so you know that your efforts will be rewarded with recycled material.
- Cut down on and share magazines, return unwanted catalogs to the sender.
- Don't make exceptions at restaurants.If a waiter/waitress brings you napkins, just say no nicely.
- Ask yourself: do I need to print this?
- Try to use both sides of your papers. Make a draft box(if you are in your office). Put in this box all the papers that have been printed on one side and use them as draft papers.
- Make sure any paper you buy (toilet rolls, tissue papers, writing paper) comes from recycled sources.
- Re-use paper bags or compost receipts and torn-up bank statements.
- Re-use envelopes and make your own cards.
- Ask your boss to buy recycled paper for your workplace.
- Try to use non "glossy" newspapers, as they are difficult to recycle due to their topped coat of clay.
- "Stop cutting trees Remember to plant trees.
- Re-cycle wrapping paper. Wrapping paper is hard to re-cycle.