MONTH 9 -OPT FOR DIGITAL RECEIPTS AND PAPERLESS BILLING
Why Go Paperless?
1. Environmental Benefits:
The production of paper receipts generates 12 billion pounds of CO₂ annually in the U.S. alone, contributing to deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.
Receipts often contain Bisphenol A (BPA) or Bisphenol S (BPS), chemicals that are harmful to the environment and difficult to recycle.
Paperless billing saves trees, water, and energy, reducing the overall carbon footprint of managing accounts.
2. Convenience:
Digital receipts and bills are easy to organize and store electronically.
They reduce clutter at home and the risk of losing important documents.
3. Health and Safety:
Paper receipts are coated with toxic chemicals like BPA or BPS, which can transfer to skin and are linked to health concerns. Opting for digital reduces exposure to these substances.
MONTLY GOAL: Choose digital receipts and switch to paperless billing to reduce paper waste. This is a simple change that can make a big difference over time. Free Alternative: Use what you already have at home for note-taking or as scrap paper, reducing the need to buy new paper.
DAILY GOAL: Each day, check for opportunities to go paperless, whether it’s opting for a digital receipt or reading digital magazines. Track how much paper you save.
WHY DOES IT MATTER:In the U.S., paper receipts generate 1.5 billion pounds of waste annually. Going digital reduces waste and saves trees, water, and energy.
IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY: Going paperless can save around $2-5 per month on stationery and postage costs, as well as reduced paper usage.
IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR KIDS INVOLVED: Have children help recycle paper and learn about reducing paper waste. They can help set up a recycling bin and sort paper products.
BE A CHANGE MAKER: ORGANIZE A DIGITAL DECLUTTER. ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO CLEAN UP THEIR DIGITAL DEVICES BY DELETING UNNECESSARY FILES, EMAILS, AND APPS. THIS REDUCES ENERGY USE IN DATA STORAGE CENTERS AND CAN IMPROVE DEVICE PERFORMANCE.
