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IDN Times: Advantages of Going Paperless for the Environment- 6 Key Reasons

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In carrying out our daily lives, it is undeniable that we come into contact with and play a direct role in the use of paper, both for writing purposes and for printing. The development of technology has made paper recording begin to turn digital.

Term paperless may sound familiar, the effort to use less paper or not at all. As for the benefits that can be donated when someone starts to switch to this environmentally friendly way.

1. A little paper, take care of the earth

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Applying system paperless indeed a healthy option for both the environment and life. Using less paper means contributing to protecting the environment. Please note that wood is the main ingredient in the manufacture of each sheet of paper.

With paperless someone will help reduce air pollution, pollution and other impacts that may arise from the use of forests for paper products. The slightest contribution will definitely have a good impact.

2. Efficient

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It has become a major advantage in applying paperless is efficiency, the form of efficiency here starts from the side of cost to time. It is certain that switching from conventional (paper) to using technology will further cut the cost of buying ATK starting from paper, printing ink and the like.

In terms of time, it will be faster for someone to process a document, both in recording, storing and editing a document. If using paper when there is a revision someone will reprint it with new paper, while in paperless just edit easily and re-save.

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3. Cut costs

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The budget for printing a report document may be allocated in rupiah which is not small. Therefore paperless very supportive in saving costs incurred by someone for photocopying costs and others.

Costs that were previously used can be changed and allocated for other purposes that require more financing. Besides that paperless prevent wastage of paper by editing a document online or offline through structured mobile devices and computers.

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4. Does not take up space

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Paperless plays a very important role in minimizing the storage of sheets or copies of documents that are usually needed space separately safe to avoid damage to water, temperature, air and fire. Someone will need file cabinets, shelves, lockers or tables that can accommodate documents properly.

By implementing a minimal paper system, a person can simply create a folder on his cellphone or computer to store several files. With that the storage process is faster, easier and less risky.

5. Update data faster

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Paperless can save documents automatically through digital devices that make it easier for users. In addition, this digital process also makes data updating faster or more efficient real time. One need not wait for the time-consuming reprints.

The speed of distribution of information today has changed rapidly. Paperless will help the process for someone to access all the information provided better. Digital sharing make work easier and more efficient and optimal.

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