Waste of paper

I’m beginning to feel like I’m gambling every time I buy something from Safeway. The receipt that gets generated from buying my daily sandwich could probably keep four starving students in Zimbabwe in paper for a week. 😉
Example after the jump…

This is just a little crazy. Here’s what my receipt looks like now:
SAFEWAY
WELCOME TO SAFEWAY
SPCL AD SNDWCH 4.99 F
**** TAX .00 BAL 4.99
CASH 20.00
CHANGE 15.01
10/25/04 14:01 0999 01 0234 3565
Welcome Club Member! 6576
——————————————
As Of Today, You Have Accumulated
$ 239 Toward Your Next Set Of 125
United Mileage Plus Bonus Miles
As of today, you have
accumulated $ 26 toward
your 5% Savings Award.
As of today, you have
accumulated $ 26 toward
your 10% Savings Award.
Spend $250 and you will
receive a 5% Savings Award
now through November 9, 2004.
Spend $500 and you will
receive a 10% Savings Award
now through November 9, 2004.
Get Free 2005 calendar with 9-lib Iams
Purchase. Go to: http://iams-promo.com
While Supplies Last.
YOU HAVE PURCHASED 1 OF 7 TOWARD
YOUR 3rd !!FREE STARBUCKS!!
See Store for Details.
YOU HAVE PURCHASED 0 OF 7 TOWARD
YOUR 1st FREE HALLMARK CARD
See Store for Details.
YOU HAVE PURCHASED 5 OF 7 TOWARD
YOUR 4th FREE DELI SANDWICH
See Store for Details.
LET US HEAR FROM YOU!
1-877-723-3929 or visit SAFEWAY.COM
Sheesh!