Sustainability Tip of the Week
A simple wish for a better tomorrow
Can I recycle That?
— Paper —
Although many communications are now electronic, the start of a new school year or semester can still mean an uptick in paper around the house. Whether it’s drawings, book reports, worksheets, notes or quizzes, it’s important to recycle school papers when they’re no longer needed. Below are some tips to recycling paper.
- Check what types of paper are accepted in your local recycling program or by your recycling hauler, especially construction paper, photo paper, and sticky notes.
- Paper going into your recycling bin should be dry.
- Printer and loose leaf paper are examples of two types of paper that are widely accepted in recycling programs across New York State.
- Do not recycle paper containing glitter, ribbons, felt, or other decorations.
- When possible, use electronic communication options, and submit and share documents online to both reduce paper waste and clutter. A win-win!
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Faculty, staff and students, please share your sustainable ideas for our weekly tip to j.coons@hvcc.edu.
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:05:50 +0000 by j.coons