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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