University of Illinois Facilities and Services

Acceptable Materials

Recycling Tips

Recycling in the Office

• Make two sided copies. Save paper at the copy machine and space in your filing cabinet.
• Distribute memos and drafts through e-mail instead of making copies.
• Reuse envelopes for campus mail.
• Print short memos on half sheets of paper.
• Route memos and subscriptions.
• Purchase supplies made from recycled materials -- complete the loop!
• Use the back of scrap paper to print draft copies of reports.

Recycling in Class

• Use two sided copies for handouts and exams.
• Submit assignments electronically.
• Use notebooks completely before recycling them.

Recycling at Home

• Bring your own container to the grocery store and buy goods in bulk.
• Buy products made from recycled material that come in recyclable containers.
• Pack your lunch in reusable containers.
• Build a compost pile.
• Donate unused clothing and household items to community organizations.

General Tips

• Use your own mug - it saves paper cups and money.
• Bring your own bag when you go to the store. (If everyone in the U.S. reused their grocery bags just once, 60,000 trees would be saved.)
• Use one paper towel instead of two to dry your hands.
• Place recyclable items in appropriate recycle bins.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!