How to save trees
The trend has no doubt already been started but still the speed and spread is very slow. Some of the steps that can be followed in this direction can be as follows:
1. All of us must opt for the e-bills rather than the printed statements for our telephones, mobile phones, electricity and water bills etc, most of the private companies have already started this and the others should follow the same. The quality of the paper, which is used to make these bills, imposes great environmental pollution.
2. Same thing can be followed for other documents like the bank statements, credit card statements etc.
3. Only the legal documents should be used in the printed form and all other forms of transactions of information should be carried out through Internet.
4. Within an organisation, passing on the information through email (eg outlook mail express) should be followed rather than circulating printed notices every time.
5. Communication of all types should be preferably done through e-mails.
6. Educational institutions and other such set ups, which need to have the process of registration etc should start online registration and admissions rather than the conventional 10 page (sometimes even more) admission form in printed version. Even the prospectus and the guidelines manuals should be made available on the Internet for the use of the candidates.
7. The mode of examination should also be changed as far as possible. The entrance exams and other qualifying tests should be compulsorily be made online.
8. Throw paper and card board in a bag separately from cans glass and plastics.
9. Look for tips on recycling so you know that your efforts will be rewarded with recycled material.
10. Cut down on and share magazines, return unwanted catalogs to the sender.
11. Re-use envelopes and make your own cards.
12. Try to use non "glossy" newspapers, as they are difficult to recycle due to their topped coat of clay.
13. Stop cutting trees Remember to plant trees
