Before we get started, we want to say one thing. We’re very much guilty of what we’re about to accuse you of. Okay, so accuse probably isn’t the right word but let us continue. You see, every day, people tend to waste a ton of paper. Even we do it! We try not to but it’s just something that kind of happens. However, we’re making an active effort to cut down on the paper we waste and save a little bit of money at the same time. We’d like you to take part in that effort so we put together a little list of ways that you too can cut down on the amount of paper that you waste. Now, ready to find out how? Scroll down!

Recycle It

The first tip that we have for you is to simply recycle. Sure, it seems kind of obvious but it really does work wonders. Not only will you put some money in your pocket but you’ll also be helping the environment. Sure, it can be a real pain to recycle paper but you don’t even have to recycle all of your paper. Recycling some paper is better than none. Try saving all of your newspapers for a few months and recycle them. You’ll be surprised at the results.

Re-Use Paper

The next tip on our list is to simply use your paper more than once. Even if the sheets of paper in question have been drawn all over, they still have a purpose. Save a few sheets in case you ever need to ship something and you can use some old, balled up paper as packing material. Think of a creative way to decorate with your used paper or do something that no one else is doing. It may seem tough now but trust us. You are capable of most anything!

Buy Recycled Paper

Finally, the last tip that we have for you is this. Buy recycled paper! Not only does it tend to be cheaper but you’re basically helping the environment in more ways than you could ever imagine. Almost every office or retail store carries recycled paper. You may have to read the label closely to see what is recycled and what isn’t but we have noticed one thing. Most of them have a big green logo somewhere on the packaging that lets you know it is a recycled product. If you can spot those products and buy them, you’ll be good to go!

So, the next time you find yourself throwing away paper or spending endless amounts of money on it, refer back to this list. Share this with your friends and print the list out. Stick it on every wall you can find at every single store. You can never have too many people aware of saving money on paper. Just make sure you use recycled printing paper! If you don’t, then that will make everything we’ve just told you one big, walking contradiction.