- Share notes and documents online through CUNY cloud-based services, including Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, and Dropbox
- For personal files and documents, you can also utilize Google Drive and iCloud.
- Set up your printer and/or copier that defaults to duplex (double-sided), and if possible, migrate to a network printer instead of a desktop personal printer.
- Color prints and copies are more expensive than black and white (B&W). Set up your default print to B&W and manually switch to color as needed.
- Keep your materials paperless and on the screen. Reduce printing of course materials, typed drafts, and workshop materials that can be presented electronically.
- Generate QR codes. Quick response (QR) codes contain device-readable data that can be scanned for links using a smart device. This utility is a fast and convenient way to share and distribute material.
- Avoid a cross-hatch style shred. Shredding papers compromises the integrity of the fiber quality which could be recycled. The longer the physical paper fiber can result in a higher grade of recycled product.
- When printing, use at least 30% post-consumer recycled content paper which was processed chlorine free. Repurpose old documents or paper to be discarded for scratch paper.
- Unsubscribe from redundant mail and opt-in for paperless.
- Paper forms: Create digital forms and surveys using Microsoft Forms with your CUNY-affiliated account.
- Digital signatures: Learn more about creating and using digital signatures
- Personal checklists: Utilize a virtual punch list with Outlook Tasks, Microsoft To-Do, Apple Reminders, Google Keep, or other digital options.
- Generating a QR code: Many free resources like qr-code-generator.com and QR Code Monkey exist to create QR codes.