Questys Solutions Blog World Paper Free Day 2015

Today, November 6th, is World Paper Free Day sponsored by AIIM International. Organizations all over the world are being encouraged to take the "paperless pledge" and go paper-free for the day. This global campaign is about challenging us to take solid steps on the path to using less paper and eliminating the waste and confusion that piles of office paper can create.Why should you go paper-free? In addition to the cost savings, companies can improve document security and productivity. A study conducted by AIIM reports that most people believe going paper-free could increase efficiency by up to 4 times. Companies believe they are making an environmental impact by recycling large volumes of paper that they use every day. While recycling is better than not recycling, it still comes with the costs of collection, transportation, and processing. Keep in mind that paper can only be recycled between 7-10 times before the fibers break down completely. Cutting down paper consumption from the start is much more impactful, both from the perspective of sustainability and cost-effectiveness.