Various brands provide pens and pencils made from upcycled newspapers. Some pencils also come with seeds and can be planted after they have served their purpose. This stationery reduces both plastic and wood waste.

Paper tapes work just the same as the plastic ones we are so used to and are an environmental friendly alternative.

Paperweights can be found in almost all offices. Instead of using plastic ones, go for trendier options such as stone, wood glass or ceramics.

Often magazines come wrapped in a plastic. Refuse the plastic when buying them at shops. Ask your newspaper vendor to deliver the daily paper without the plastic wrapping.

Instead of receiving monthly bank and other utility statements in bulk post, sign up for e-statements. Posted paper statements usually come with a small plastic window on the letter envelope. This would help save both paper and plastic.

Choose envelopes that do not come with a plastic window or a plastic lining inside. You could even opt for variety of recycled paper options.

Buy wooden drawing or exam boards instead of plastic ones when you shop for stationery next time.

Cover your books, notebooks and novels with newspaper or recycled paper instead of plastic covers. Ask your school to support this cause.

Use cloth pouches or DIY cloth pencil boxes instead of plastic cases and transparent plastic pouches.

These are made of polycarbonate plastic. Today it is much simpler to buy your music and movies online.