Every average home has that ‘paper mountain’ maybe tucked somewhere in the small space under the stair case, littered in the garage, arranged neatly in a box in the study of even stacked to a precarious tilt in the corner of the living room yes… we all have it. What are they? Bills, newspapers, old magazines, or just papers you used for writing. Of course this defeats the whole purpose of going paperless like we all try to encourage, so here are simple things to do with that mountain:
Get Crafty: Reuse Household Paper Waste to make Fun Items
This step is for the creative-inclined. You could give this to your kids as an activity when they’re driving you nuts, or you could do it yourself. From making complex origami structures to simply cutting out hearts for Valentine’s Day, there are so many things that you could do with the paper mountain rather than just stare at it. Check out online resources for inspiration.
Recycle: Create an Organised System to Recycle all of your Paper Waste
If you don’t know what to do with that paper mountain, recycle it! There are recycling bins specifically for paper. Recycling not only saves trees from being cut down for new sheets of paper, but it also helps people and companies save money, as recycled products are cheaper than new ones.
Pay the Bills Electronically: Do Away With Paper Bills!
Instead of writing paper checks, try paying your bills electronically. Many bills and bank statements can be found online. Consider setting up automatic bank withdrawals for some bills, like insurance, electricity, and credit card payments. If you’re nervous about online payments, talk to your bank and ask any questions you have to put your mind at ease.
Do you have any other ways to beat the clutter? We’d love to hear about them!
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