Step 1: Reduce, reuse, and recycle writing or printing paper
Step 1.1: Print on both sides of the paper.
Step 1.2: Update your mailing list as regularly as possible.
Step 1.3: Reuse manila envelopes.
Step 1.4: Always use the second side of paper, either by printing on both sides or using the blank side as scrap paper. Use scrap paper to take notes instead of using notebooks, company pads, or message pads. Use scrap paper instead of stickies.
Step 1.5: Instead of making individual copies, circulate memos, periodicals, and reports.
Step 1.6: Review your document on the screen instead of printing a draft. If you must print a draft, use the blank back side of used paper.
Step 1.7: Save documents on computer disk instead of making print copies.
Step 1.8: Reduce all junk mail by 75% by registering for Mail Preferences Service on Direct Marketing Association website.
Step 1.9: Avoid color printing. Color printing generally uses more ink, so print in black and white when you can.
Step 1.10: When typing documents, especially drafts, use a smaller font and decrease the spacing between lines, or reformat to keep your document to as few pages as possible, especially when typing drafts.