Say no to receipts to save paper, trees, the planet. This idea is so simple it could be passed off as stupid or inconsequential. But think about it, if millions of people just said no to that little piece of paper, or if stores made it optional – it could add up to a lot of saved resources.
sustainablog talks about this little idea that could create big results:
If we have the ability to opt out of getting receipts, then why not do so? This seems so simple and helpful for everyone: consumers avoid having to deal with receipts (sustainably or not), businesses avoid the expense of printing out unwanted receipts using supplies they have to pay for, and producers avoid having to supply so much paper (from trees, either directly or indirectly) for this purpose. And for those receipts that are printed, why not make them as short as possible rather than treating them as opportunities to advertise and publicize the company?
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You could also shred them and put them on the compost heap.
Everyone has a compost heap these days right?
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:01 am
Alternatively, save them up, staple them together – hey presto! You have a note book.
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:04 am
The Apple Store, of course, always gives the option of emailing you the receipt.
What technological limitation prevents “receipt data” from appearing on my debit and credit transactions on my bank’s website? I bet there is none. Why can’t I go into my online bank settings, select an option that says “no receipt printouts”, another option that says email me notice of transactions over $100, and have all my receipts stored clearly and chronologically and automatically online? Why can’t I click “30 Sep 2008 BARNES AND NOBLE 34.30″ on my bank statement and be taken to an online receipt that can be printed if needed?
If the banks can’t do it, then maybe the cash/receipt machine manufacturers should step up.
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:39 am
What if I just wanted to pay cash?
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:56 pm
and on another note – I find it kind of obnoxious on your part to assume that everyone is tech savvy enough to check their accounts online or access email — ugh
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:59 pm
and the Apple store model only takes accounts for a small sample set of consumers out there – I would assume pretty hip, tech savvy young people — think about the masses man
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:02 pm