Being a graphic designer, I admittedly [and unfortunately] use a lot of paper. I try to only print when I need to and use both sides of pieces when I can. One thing that has helped me do this is my scrap paper stash. It started as a small pile under my monitor, but now I use a small cleverstore tote (the 6.5 quart size to be exact!) on my desk.
Whenever I print anything that is 1-sided and I no longer need it or it printed wrong (wrong orientation, wrong color, etc…) I cut it up into smaller note-size pieces. (And I cut it up immediately so I don't get any big stack of papers on my desk!) I am constantly making lists, reminder notes and other quick jots, so I am constantly utilizing my scrap paper stash.
I figure at least I'm reusing it as much as I can before it hits the recycle bin. There are lots of interesting and fun ways to recycle or reuse paper. I found some unique ideas on this site. (My fave is how to make your own bows for gifts – instructions here.) As you can see in the close-up below, I'm piling up quite the stash, but that just means that I'll have a lifetime supply of note paper 
How do you recycle paper at home or at work?
I do the same thing…except I use scrap paper to write my athlete academic session notes. We have tons of scrap paper in the volleyball office, so I cut up the paper into 1/2 sheets and use those, rather than notebook paper.
Here’s a cool link for another way to utilize yours scrap paper by making it into a notepad: http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Tear-Away-Scratch-Pad/
Love it! I do think sometimes that I should make “custom” notepads for people out of my scratch paper…I do have plenty
Thanks for your comment and link Heather!
Oh Meg, you always have been a “container freak”! Those quotations actually wrap that label in hugs and kisses!! There is nothing wrong with organization and I think that is a great idea!!!
My favorite “green project” from last week was making childrens piggy banks out of old oatmeal containers. Add a few cardboard (“corrugate” as my packaging husband so lovingly reminds me) round coin cut outs and we have hours of fun. Okay, minutes because to a 17 mo old…nothing lasts hours! Although this isn’t a new concept, it sure works great!
Not exactly “paper” recycling but recycling non-the-less!
Happy Earth Week!
Thanks G! Working here has for sure kicked my organization up a notch (if that is possible! ha!) Your piggy bank sounds great – what a great idea. I’m sure Gigi loves it
any reusing and recycling is a good way to go. happy earth week to you too!
I let my kids write or draw on the blank side. I also use it as kindling for starting fires in the winter months. Sometimes I also compost it.
Thanks for mentioning my craft reuse ideas in your blog! I am nothing if not unique.
Kids’ artwork is a great way to use the other side of paper! I like your other ideas too
Thanks for the good ideas Heather!