U.S. adults are tired of paper forms, look to electronic documents
A recent survey found conserving paper to be a major priority among American adults.
Nearly 72 percent of more than 1,000 responding U.S. adults said they prefer digital documents to paper forms, which can be irritating.
Businesses wanting to relay information to their employees may opt for new technological solutions to help meet the demand for more environmentally conscious behavior. Instead of distributing numerous paper documents during business meetings, companies can connect their computers to a high-definition TV, LCD monitor or
DLP projector to effectively communicate information to a large audience while still being ecofriendly.
Steve King, president and CEO of DocuSign, said the survey shows more U.S. adults want to use digital documents to be more “productive and environmentally friendly.”
According to the survey, 30 percent of adults aged 18 to 34 said they have trouble keeping hard copies of documents secure, with 20 percent admitting to accidentally “losing or destroying important paper-based documents.”
By projecting information and allowing workers to work digitally during meetings, companies can save on expenses, while also using green practices that will please their workers. According to a recent study, 75 percent of Connecticut businesses have recognized the benefits of sustainable business strategies. Sixty-four percent said they have implemented green initiatives to reduce operating costs, while 57 percent said environmental concerns were their primary reason.
