Tips for Recycling Computer Paper

According to the book “Trash to Cash,” “Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees, two barrels of oil (enough to run the average car for 1,260 miles), 4,100 kilowatts of energy (enough power for the average home for six months), 3.2 cubic yards of landfill space and 60 pounds of air pollution.” If these statistics don’t convince you, consider that there is also almost no hassle when it comes to recycling computer paper.

Recycle at Home and Office

Any town or city that recycles paper will accept computer paper, and if your company uses computer paper, then it could be making money from its paper “waste.” Wherever you work, it is worthwhile to ask about the company’s current recycling policies and to encourage your bosses to implement a program if one is not already in place.

Encourage Your Employers to Recycle All Paper Waste

Due to the fact that waste paper must be sorted, waste collection agencies typically pay the rate for the lowest grade of paper included. One unintended side effect of this policy has meant that businesses sometimes only accept white or CPO paper, even though other kinds of paper waste are being generated. If your company only recycles white paper, encourage them to accept both white and mixed paper (pretty much every other recyclable paper product) in separate bins; your company can profit from both.