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Exploring paperless working: A step towards low carbon footprint.

Authors :
Yousufi, Mahmood Khan
Source :
European Journal of Sustainable Development Research; 2023, Vol. 7 Issue 4, p1-8, 8p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Mass production of paper is one of the significant factors that are contributing to increase in carbon outrush in the global ecological system. The paper trade releases large volumes of air, water, and soil pollutants, which pony up to green house gasses. The rotted paper releases methane gas, which is many times more hazardous than carbon dioxide. Paperless business is a vital environmental business practice that is better for the upliftment of the current degrading environment. Global corporations are promoting paperless workplaces to move a step forward towards a sustainable ecological system and achieve the sustainable development goals of the United Nations. The research study after observation opined that although various challenges are being portrayed by employing digitalization of workplaces still working paperless is quite fruitful for the global ecological system. The digital innovations are the only alternatives available in the current times for the paper based job places. In this research study fairly was also studied the critical aspect of paperless workplace. On analyzing the dark data of the global corporeal world it was depicted that digitalization is also enhancing the carbon footprint. It is thus concluded in this research study that sensible and secure use of digital technology could only make paperless working successful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25424742
Volume :
7
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Sustainable Development Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174150403
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.29333/ejosdr/13410