Exams should be conducted online to save trees
We should minimise paper consumption, maximise recycled content, source paper fiber responsibly and employ cleaner paper production practices to save our environment. And don't miss tips for reducing your own waste.
EACH YEAR the number of candidates appearing for entrance examinations is increasing not only in various prestigious institutions but also in other universities of India. This year, Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission into the Institute of Management (IIM) may have faced problems due to online examination, but it was a big advantage for the environment. It saved about 50 tonnes paper while it needs about 20 to 25 trees to be felled to produce a tonne of paper. It showed that by going online and not using paper prospectus, paper application forms, question papers, scoreboard etc, the CAT has saved atleast 1,000 trees from being cut down.
We should minimise paper consumption, maximise recycled content, source paper fiber responsibly and employ cleaner paper production practices to save our environment. And don’t miss tips for reducing your own waste.
- Tweak computer settings before hitting print.
- Use cloth dinner napkins.
- Shred used office paper for packaging.
- Rediscover your local library.
- Reuse paper bags.
- Biodegradable doggie bags.
- Pay bills online.
- Use dish towels instead of paper towels.
- Take one step toward a paperless office.
- Buy recycled paper.
- Print both sides now.
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