Going Green can save trees and save money! Here are some numbers in a case study to discover the cost of paper, copying, and printing with solutions on how to save!

1. GOING GREEN : The Cost of Paper by Mr. Shea Spring 2010

2. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS How much does it cost to copy one sheet of paper?

3. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS How much does it cost to copy one sheet of paper? Case of paper = $28.00 5000 sheets of paper per case One sheet of paper = $28/5000 = $0.006 cents Copy toner for one sheet of paper = $0.006 cents TOTAL = 1.2 cents (cost to copy one sheet of paper)

4. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS How much paper can be made from a tree?

5. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS How much paper can be made from a tree? One 60-foot tall, 1-foot diameter pine tree yields 80,500 sheets of paper

6. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS How many copies is the Lopatcong School District making this school year (2009-2010)?

7. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS How many copies is the Lopatcong School District making this school year (2009-2010)? We are on pace to make 2,316,804 copies this year

8. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS We are on pace to make 2,316,804 copies this year 2,316,804 X 1.2 cents = $26,874.93 2,316,804 ÷ 80,500 = 28.8 sixty-foot trees

9. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS Is printing cheaper with a color laser printer?

10. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS Is printing cheaper with a color laser printer? Laser Toner= $440 Yield = 4000 sheets Toner = $.11 per page Paper = $.006 per page COLOR LASER COPIER 11.6 cents per page 1.2 cents per page

11. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS Is printing cheaper with an ink jet?

12. UNDERSTANDING the NUMBERS Is printing cheaper with an ink jet? Printer Ink = $60 Yield = 400 sheets Ink = $.15 per page Paper = $.006 per page INK JET COPIER 15.6 cents per page 1.2 cents per page

13. ACTION 1) don’t print web pages–bookmark them or use http://delicious.com/ 2) Only print final copies in color 3) Keep resources and homework online (teacher websites) 4) Use Smart Boards – scan and share handouts on the Smart Board rather than printing off copies 5) Digital Quizzes – www.quia.com or Senteo Remotes 6) Use a 10 Font – this can use up to 14% less paper!