What are some ways to reduce copier paper use?
Government agencies and private companies have learned many ways to reduce the use of copier paper, including: Set copier default to copy on both sides of a sheet of paper. The copier service person can make this setting change for most duplex copiers. Agencies should require contractors to use duplex copying on all submitted reports. • See regulation requiring duplex copying for contractors. Reuse paper by using a blank side of a previously used sheet for a separate purpose. Sometimes this is called “Second Chance,” or “Good On One Side (GOOS)” paper. Keep a tray of one-sided paper next to your office printer or copier or even load equipment with one-sided sheets. • Download examples of signs to encourage two-sided copying. Reduce paper weight. Heavier weight sheets use more fiber and cost more per sheet than lighter ones. 24# copier paper uses 16% more fiber than 20# copier paper and is more expensive. Make copies as needed rather than in large batches at one time. Extra copies frequ
