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Paperless Office

A paperless administration office! Or just our heads in the clouds?

Since the Chinese invented paper over 2000 years ago, annual consumption around the globe has continued to grow exponentially as access to improved production techniques and materials has become available. From humble beginnings in 1818 when paper was brought to the Colony, Australians now use around 1.4 million tonnes of printing and fine paper each year; the product of between 14 and 24 million trees. This begs the obvious question - “Can we ever achieve the paperless office?” By Leigh Bell

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