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Envelopes

All sizes and colours

Also see  Paper |  Junk mail

 

Reduce

You can reduce and even eliminate the need for envelopes by

  • Send a postcard
  • Make your own envelope
  • Get a pad of reuse mailing labels and use your envelopes
  • Modern technology provides us with a range of waste-free coomunication i.e. email, mobile phones, social networks

 

Reuse

Here are a few suggestions on what else you can do with envelopes

  • Postal and stationary suppliers sell reuseable envelopes
  • Tear or cut up the envelopes into strips, keep together using a clip and store next to the cupboard or fridge for shopping lists

Recycle

Envelopes can be recycled.

 

Where do I recycle it?
  • Local recycling service
  • Recycle drop off centre - in the bin labelled paper