Recycling a single ton of paper saves about 17 trees, plus thousands of gallons of water and energy in the remaking process.
Set up a simple paper bin next to the trash so recycling is just as easy as throwing away.
Flatten cardboard boxes and keep paper dry, since wet or greasy paper is often rejected at the facility.
Choose recycled paper products when you buy, because closing the loop is what keeps the trees standing.
The habit is simple, but the trees and water it saves are substantial over the years.