Avoid the headache and expense of having to recopy or reprint lengthy documents because mistakes weren't noticed before multiple copies were made. Establish an effective oversight and review process to catch errors before you print. As much as possible, edit documents on the computer to reduce the need to print out extra drafts. Give new life to yesterday's paper by reusing paper printed on one side only to bind pads of different sizes for use as notes, telephone-message memos, and writing pads. Save cardboard pad backing to use again and again.
Used paper is also great for copying internal memos and draft documents.
Kids aren't choosy about their paper. Used paper can be donated to schools and child-care centers for art projects. This is a particularly good outlet for paper that is generally not recycled, such as glossy paper and cardboard overnight-delivery envelopes. Save and reuse interoffice envelopes, large manila envelopes, file folders, and boxes. Do away with needless forms and memos.