They also reuse folders, mugs, utensils, some packing material, envelopes, toner cartridges, and boxes. Any Styrofoam peanuts received are kept and then taken to shipping stores for reuse. This non-profit office is currently developing a program on the importance of recycling for its employees and may extend the program to its members. Presently, mixed and white paper is collected for recycling. They also reuse folders, kitchenware items like mugs and utensils, and boxes to further reduce paper waste generation.
Scrap paper is used to print fax messages and to make message pads.
To close the loop on recycling, this non-profit purchases letterhead, business cards, and file folders with recycled content. When providing her clients with complimentary and alternative healthcare, Marsha Traxler is also caring for the environment. Martha doesn't use paper towels or sheets from linen-services that use chlorine for washing and disinfecting. Instead, she uses organic cotton towels that are not dyed and unbleached. To clean and disinfect the sheets electrolyte-releasing disks are used.