Print Double-Sided
Always select duplex (double-sided) printing when available. This simple change cuts paper usage in half and significantly reduces waste. Most campus printers support automatic duplex printing.
Making every page count for our planet
Our campus is committed to reducing environmental impact through responsible printing practices. Every page we save reduces paper waste, conserves energy, and lowers our carbon footprint.
Explore the sustainable printing strategies below and discover digital alternatives that can help us build a greener future together.
Always select duplex (double-sided) printing when available. This simple change cuts paper usage in half and significantly reduces waste. Most campus printers support automatic duplex printing.
Print in grayscale unless color is absolutely necessary. Black and white printing uses less ink, reduces costs, and is faster. Reserve color printing for presentations and visual materials where it adds value.
Before hitting print, ask: βDo I really need a paper copy?β Many documents can be read, annotated, and shared digitally. Use tablets, e-readers, or laptops for reading assignments and reference materials.
When printing PowerPoint presentations, use the handout layout with 3β6 slides per page. This reduces paper dramatically while still providing readable notes.
Replace paper forms with digital alternatives:
Store documents digitally in OneDrive, Google Drive, or other cloud services. Cloud storage makes files accessible anywhere, enables easy collaboration, and eliminates the need for printed copies.
Since FY22, paper use at Pitt-Bradford has shown steady improvement with a 17% reduction! Weβve reduced usage from 1.2 million sheets in FY22 to 1.0 million sheets in FY25. This shift to digital:
FY22 used 1.2 million sheets, FY23 used 1.13 million sheets, FY24 used 1.12 million sheets, and FY25 used 1.0 million sheets, representing a 17% reduction overall.
| Fiscal year | Sheets used |
|---|---|
| FY22 | 1,200,000 |
| FY23 | 1,130,000 |
| FY24 | 1,120,000 |
| FY25 | 1,000,000 |
Continue the momentum! By creating digital documents instead of printing, you help us reach our sustainability goals.