watch Story of Stuff if you haven't already...

  1. reuse Landmark Education materials when possible
  2. reuse old IT equipment (even if it's broken)
    • use Canon inkjet as an expensive monitor stand - worth more in this manner!
  3. books (resell, give away, etc)
  4. paper
    • reuse unprinted sides for scrap paper, test printing, etc.
  5. cardboard
    • including food boxes
  6. plastic bags
    • mini (7-eleven)
    • light
    • thicker
    • ornate
    • super large
  7. gift packaging
    • boxes
    • wrapping paper
    • ribbons
    • tissue paper
  8. zip locks
    • mini (pizza company)
    • food packaging (indian snacks)
  9. containers
    • business card boxes
    • altoid tin
  10. plastic slips
    • greeting cards
    • office products (folders, dividers)
  11. glass
  12. plastic bottles & jugs
    • water bottles
      • ISSUE: chemical leaks if reused too many times
    • vitamin bottles
  13. postcards and flyers
    • use for artwork/collages
  14. boxes
    • small (calendar clock)
    • book boxes
  15. gifts
    • ?
  16. folders (AIA, Planet Yoga, marketing material in general)