Abstract:
IT was supposed to lead to the paperless office.
However it has actually caused paper usage levels
to increase. There are several social explanations
for this increasing trend. Printing technology has
become more available, and people have more
information to print. In addition people often prefer
printed matter to working off a screen.
In this article we present a case study of paper
usage at a University. It was found that, despite
continual pressures escalating paper use, a range
of strategies from quotas and charges, doublesided
printing, reuse of scrap paper and policy
changes had been successful in reducing usage.
Motivational factors included cost saving and a
commitment to the environment.
