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Reuse products such as file folders, storage boxes, and paper printed on one side.
Minimize unsolicited mail, both sent and received.
Minimize overruns and maximize sell-through for published materials.
Avoid coated and bright-colored papers, which are often less recyclable.
Purchase paper with the minimum brightness suitable for the job.

Reduce the basis weight and trim size of printed pieces.
Reuse single-sided scrap paper for internal or draft print-outs.
Purchase papers with recycled content and recyclable packaging.
Give preference to suppliers, manufacturers, and printing services that use preferable papers and green power at their facilities.
Ask printers to use vegetable-based inks (e.g. soy, linseed, corn) without toxic metals.
It is important to educate staff because paper use efficiency is directly tied to their behavior.
Post signs above printers, such as usage graphs, educating staff about paper use.
Provide how-to tips and reminders on paper conservation.
Conduct short instructional trainings

Recycle. Establish an office paper recycling program or policy, or improve upon an existing one, to increase the supply of recycled content pulp.
Contact the local municipal waste management departments if a recycling program does not exist or is ineffectual. Most governments will offer customized assistance.
Collect and recycle paper used internally and paper received from outside sources.
Educate co-workers about recycling programs and alert janitorial staff and waste haulers to maintain separation of recyclables and trash.
Work with waste haulers and/or building management to separate used paper from other recyclables in order to maximize its recyclability.
Ask document destruction contractors to verify that they recycle.