As we move into a time of higher gas prices and a rising inflation, we all need to focus more on watching our spending. Taking a more frugal approach when using items in our life will help us with our budgets overall. Given this, today I would like to highlight some ways to save on paper.
Paper is a huge part of our lives – bags, drawing, notes and more. Whether you just use a ton at home or you own a business, finding some key ways to save on this item will help us all reduce a common expense.
Here are some of my ideas to save on paper, please feel free to add any of your own in the comment box at the end.
Recycling paper will save on your garbage bills as well as preserve a valuable resource. You can either throw it in a recycle bin or find new ways to reuse it. For example, use your kids’ artwork as a pretty wrapping paper or turn a used piece of paper over and use the other side for notes.
Paper bags free from the grocery store can be a valuable reusable item. Use them to store your compost, as they can be thrown right into the pile when full. Reuse the small ones as lunch bags. Bring them back to the store and reuse them to fill up again – most stores give you a discount on your groceries if you do this.
Cut back on your use of paper towels and paper napkins by using cloth instead. Usually a cloth towel or napkin can be used more than once and then thrown in with the rest of the wash. This will allow you to buy less paper towels and napkins at the store and save money.
Reuse those old envelopes when you need an envelope to send a note to your child’s teacher or money for the babysitter.
What other ideas do you have??
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