In order to lessen my carbon footprint
and because I really love trees
I recycle paper, stamps and envelopes
Print out on the blank side of letters
make pictures from my stamps
write list on the envelopes
What are you doing to recycle
paper, clothes or anything
Reuse or give to charity
cause binning is a sin
Daily Prompt: Paper
aroused 
Clothes and school books to charity, recycle whatever can be and avoid use of paper as far as possible…like opting for ebills, online payment etc…that’s what I do.
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well done Punam … I give and buy from the charity shops, they know me well 🙂
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You are a wonderful example to follow. ❤️
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living off grid is the best thing I’ve ever done 🙂
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Besides the regular recycling, I skip the straw at restaurants. Plastic straws cause harm to lakes and oceans and seas turtles. ~nan
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I try to and also avoid cafes that serve in one use paper cups … or take my own nan
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love this! we do a lot of recycling, tearing off labels, using newspaper to compost, also reducing the things we print and always switching to e invoices, bills etc. also put a sign for no flyers in our mailbox. lost we can do when we sit and think it through.
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We reuse recycle and donate
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Where we lived in England, was the best. In Cambridge they recycle almost everything. Except bubble wrap. But using the free cycle system was able to give to a Potter for her to mail her pottery.
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how delightful, bubble wrap is a great stress releaser … if you can’t pass it on use it 🙂
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I recently was listening to a podcast and learned of a new place that takes unusual items and recycles them into new items like pencil cases for kids or schools in need. I can’t remember the name off the top of my head, but I plan to look it up and learn more. 😊❤️
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recycling is the best Jenna, I try to do it with everything i can 🙂 ❤
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Good job! Paper was invented in China and led to a better read population. It’s good to recycle. With the invention of kindles and computer, we will save many trees.
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so true, really appreciate your comments!
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Well, I tend to have old envelopes and other bits of paper all over the place full of scribbled bits of poetry and other thoughts I have and write down. I hope that counts.
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it most certainly does … maybe my next question should be how do you organise them lol 😉
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thanks!
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For Uzair’s school entry test preparation, I’m writing down exercises on notebooks I have bought, instead of creating multi-page documents and getting them printed up on new paper.
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great idea Hammad!
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I try my bit ….. I reuse all the bills at work…….cut them into palm size and convert them into handy note pads.
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what a great idea!
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I like the point you make. A lot of folks think that recycling is what it’s all about, and it is, but first we should re-use an item until it has no use left in it, or find someone else who will. Only then is it time to mash it up. That way we curb over production
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Wow! Lovely writeup….minimising the usange of notebooks for roughwork…students need a lot of paper for rough works….what I do is using the same paper three times….working with pencil for the first time, then with a pen and finally with a sketchpen…my friends call me crazy at times…but believe me…it saves a lot of paper😄
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Great job, Kate! And great ideas! I try to do my part, but know I could do more! I’ve always recycled. And I donate items and clothes to thrift stores that raise money for charity (like a battered women’s shelter).
We’ve had some free yard sales in my neighborhood and invite single moms and struggling families to come and get some clothes, household items, etc. for free. They really appreciate it.
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Anna Cottage and commented:
Kate always comes up with interesting Post, this is just another, thats important.
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My eldest son works for “Mind” Charity so we recycle. I always have recycled, I just can’t throw anything away. Great Post Kate. Reblogging.
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Good job on doing your bit to help the eco system! 👍😃
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When my printer broke, I did not buy another. Now, if I really need a paper copy, I go to the library and pay 10 cents a copy – but usually find I don’t need a copy after all.
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We do waste segregation at home..this helps us reuse and recycle things that are of value..
My girls also used both sides of the paper when.printing school requirements.
I nevet throw envelopes from banks and other similar stuff…i use them again to send out my own mail too..
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Encouraging, challenging, I’m doing more than I thought I could, but not enough yet.
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I’ve just had a big decluttering session a few weeks ago. I’m a big recycler. I prefer to know my stuff is being put to good use. 🙂
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Send me stamps. I collect them 😁 I don’t post anything so I don’t use envelopes. Minimal usage of paper. 😁
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