When I shop I keep the receipts just in case I need to return an item. Most places these days you need a receipt in order to get your money back. But there are places where a receipt is not necessary and it immediately becomes a piece of garbage in your bag, pocket, car ashtray, etc ... I say "no" to receipts when I go to my local fast food joint, gas stations, nail salon, atm machines, etc ... This reduces my amount of paper waste as well as asking these place of businesses to contribute to the growing amount of paper waste in this world. So next time you visit a place of business that you don't need the receipt, ask them to skip the printout.
Great green tip from 5 Minutes for Going Green.