Aloha,
The trend for organizing and productivity seems to be go paperless. It's supposed to be greener and save you time and space. However I'm suggesting that there are some reasons to Stick with Paper.
Finances: When you want to get a handle on your expenses and finances, Stick with Paper statements. If you get paper statements you are more likely to review what you bought or what you are routinely spending on that monthly membership. It's the same reason the experts suggest you pay cash instead of using credit cards. The cash, or in this case the paper statement, makes the expense and the cost and the choice real. To learn about how to keep your information safe and prevent identity theft with both paper and paperless click here.
Newsletters: I understand why many organizations have chosen to send out their newsletters electronically: It saves them money. But I also know that I don't read their newsletters anymore. I spend enough time at the computer reading emails and documents; I don't want to add more time to it. I liked the hard copies because I could take them with me to read when I was waiting for an appointment or enjoying my cup of coffee in the morning outside as the dogs played. I've requested three of my favorite newsletters/organizations to continue sending me their newsletter in paper form. I am more than happy to give them an extra donation for the postage and handling because I enjoy seeing what's new.
I also see the contradiction of suggesting that some newsletters should be hardcopy and offering my own newsletter only electronically. Which is why, if you would like a hard copy of my newsletter each month and are willing to help with the postage, AND have a plan for when you will read it and where you will put it when you're finished (recycle box is my suggestion) I would be more than happy to send a hardcopy. Please email and let me know if you're interested, dhucks@dhucks.com.
If there are any other areas that you want to bring awareness to your choices & to your decisions, you might consider Sticking with Paper, and let me know so I can share the ideas next month. |
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle -- But Where?
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Check out your local environmental management website or do an internet search for recycling locations near you and what they take.
For the Big Island, particularly East Hawaii, I've collected links and information for your:
- Text books;
- Computers and other electronics;
- Building materials;
- Junk mail;
- Household hazardous waste;
- and additional locations for donations.
Check out www.dhucks.com/ReduceReuseRecycle.html
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