1. Use recycled copy paper in your printer, and set your printer default to print on both sides.
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2. Use the blank side of printed pages to take notes or for other uses.
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3. Find other uses for empty cardboard boxes and/or packages.
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4. Swap any clothes you no longer wear with family and friends, or donate them to places that resell them for charity or offer them to shelters.
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5. Make rags out of discarded clothing items.
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6. Use the water collected by your dehumidifier to water your plants.
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7. Buy in bulk when possible to avoid excess packaging waste and/or avoid buying over-packaged items.
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8. Wash and re-use plastic containers for leftovers and food storage.
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9. Avoid over-consumption of bottled water and plastic beverage containers. Is there a water fountain nearby? Buy a permanent water bottle and keep it filled and handy!
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10. Before discarding your old computer, laptop or smart phone, consider donating it to a local organization for use if it is still running. If not, dispose of it properly at a local eco-center for recycling, or at a store such as Staples, which is set up to recoup used electronics.
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