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Free scratch paper

By Rich Mielke

Real Estate Agent with REMAX Results, Frederick MD

September 20, 2008 03:56 PM

Here is something we started doing in our office. Instead of throwing used paper into recycling, we cut the 8.5 X 11 sheets in half down to 8.5 X 5.5 and use the back sides for scratch paper. As long as the front doesn't contain client information, we get a second use out of it. Comes in handy for quick notes by the phones and workstations and for clients kids to draw on.

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Shane OnullGorman

Eau Claire Realty, Inc. - Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire Wisconsin, Real Estate Agent & Realtor- Buy or Sell

I think thats a great idea. Why not? At least it gets a 2nd use before getting recycled. Thats the bets thing you can ask for!

Sep 20, 2008 04:20 PM

Dave Hamill

EXIT Realty Legacy - Prescott, AZ

Prescott, Arizona Real Estate

Rich, some of my favorite people are like you. They have an aversion to waste and they respect & care well for what they have. One of them had a saying he used that he applied to most everything he owned. It went something like this: "Use it up, wear it out. Make it do, or do without." Wouldn't the world be a better place if our throw-away society took that saying to heart?

Sep 20, 2008 04:34 PM

Matt Grohe

RE/MAX Concepts - Des Moines, IA

Serving the metro since 2003

Rich: That's a great idea. At the rate we go through paper we'd be in danger of being crushed in about a week. Great tip!

Sep 20, 2008 04:55 PM

Terri Kincaid

ERA Brokers Consolidated - Mesquite, NV

I do that, too! I used to just scribble all over my calendar.

Sep 20, 2008 04:57 PM

Debbie Malone

Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA

From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Rich, we do the same in our office also. It's surprising how many times you print out a listing and there are two lines on the second page, what a waste. Glad to see others taking advantage and using the scrap paper.

Sep 20, 2008 06:26 PM

Rebecca Anne Cole

PNC Mortgage - Timonium, MD

I have a toddler who loves to draw on my scrap pieces of paper. Thanks for your post.

Sep 22, 2008 02:56 AM