“Paperless” is a management terminology that can be traced back as far as 1964 when video display terminals first came about (IBM 2260). In 1975 an article published in Business Week predicted how the office of the future will be completely paperless. It was foreseen at the time that all forms of book keeping and record keeping will, one day, be managed without consuming any paper. Fast forward to today, the world is going green. In the developed nations, there is almost no need for using paper around the household. To put it in perspective, 6800 kg of paper equates to saving about 125 trees, 7381 liters…

Technology has been accused of ruining many things in the world and in society, but there are times when it helps to preserve the natural elements around us by replacing things that once hurt the environment with more eco-friendly solutions. Such is the case with paper – more specifically, the ability to keep a few (million) more trees sprouting up and keeping oxygen levels at a sustainable level. E-receipts, paperless storage, and other forms of technology that have reduced the need for paper are poised to start making a difference. There are trade-offs of course; every device that replaces…