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My Green Pledges:
Tips for UsingLess Paper
Green Tips - Feb 18
• Use note-taking apps to help you keeptrack of your information.
• Reduce the page marginsso that the documentstake fewer pages to print.A smaller margin of 0.75inch is becoming morecommon.
• Reduce the font size andline spacing.
2. Review Print OutputFormat
• Produce e-materials rather than printedmaterials for activity promotion,registration, and surveys, etc.
• Adopt pdf format filesfor e-forms, digitalsignatures, anddocument editing, etc.
• Collect, store and sharedocuments online usingcloud platforms.
5. Use Online Platforms
• Select recycled or FSC-certifiedpapers and their products asthey emit less greenhousegases and conserve morenatural resources.
• Purchasing “green” paper willalso grow the market which creates anincentive for paper-making companies tofollow better social and environmentalpractices.
6. Purchase “Green” Paper
• Consider digital books andread them on the electronicdevices. It can save treesand your space!
4. Select ebook
3. Get Note-taking Apps
e-book
USE LESS PAPER
• Print only when youreally need to print.Reading documentson the screen wastesno paper.
• Print on both sides whenever you can.
1. Think Before You Print
READ MORE TIPS FOR ...Using Less Paper in PolyU:- https://www.polyu.edu.hk/greencampus/paperreduction/tips.html
Saving Paper at Home: - Dawn Gifford. 30 ways to use less paper. Small Footprint Family.
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