Not only do millions of paper receipts end up in landfills every year (thermal receipts cannot be recycled), the production of receipts does some real damage to the environment as well. An estimated 9 million trees are used just to produce paper receipts alone (not to mention the ink used).

So what’s the solution? Software Advice (SoftwareAdvice.com) proposes that we move towards using electronic receipts. Apple Computers employs this type of technology successfully already.  So why can’t others?

Judging by the responses from the sites poll, many consumers would support this transition.

In the poll 226 people participated with 202 of the voters – or 89% – said they support getting rid of paper receipts. To see the rest of the results and to read more of the original post and arguments then we recomend that you visit SoftwareAdvice.com  to read the article  “Please Kill the Paper Receipt“

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Inappropriate waste disposal is irresponsible waste disposal.  In this day and age, not putting the garbage in its proper place is inexcusable.  There are all sorts of options available to consumers, from recycling to composting.

During the course of your day, take note as to where you are tossing your waste.  At home, at work, or even in the public park there are generally choices to be made as to which container to use.  Be sure to put recycling where it should go and other waste in the most responsible place.

You can begin a green waste management policy as a small step.  Start at home by making sure the recycling goes into its proper bin.  After a while you can extend your green policy to include backyard composting.  Composting will take your rotten foodstuffs and turn them into rich fertile soil for planting.

If your place of employment has a less than eco-friendly waste management, you can suggest they look into something better.  Perhaps management would consider bringing in a consultant to discuss how they manage waste now and how it might become more efficient, and even cost effective, to consider a green approach.

Think about how much waste you generate from the beginning of the day to its end.  Waste management affects every aspect of our daily lives.  From breakfast to bedtime, we consume.  When we consume, we create waste in every form – from banana peels to empty plastic bottles.  Imagine how much good you can do the environment just by practicing responsible waste management.

One of the best things about eco-friendly waste management is that it becomes habitual.  Once most people begin recycling, they get caught up in it and often pass the habit to family members and friends. 

You need not fill your house from top to bottom with different color bins for disposal and recycling.  Most cities provide two or three different trash containers, generally separating plastic, paper, and metal.  These containers are easily placed with your garbage cans, (which you should learn to use less) on the back porch, in the back yard, or some other unobtrusive part of the property.

Simply tossing everything into the garbage can is outrageous at this point in our history.  Materials need to be separated at the time of disposal, for transport to the proper facilities.

It really takes very little time to do something so important as to help save the planet through responsible waste management.

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