The Paper-free Initiative

Archive for January, 2009

Why I Started the Paper-free Initiative

Have you ever read an opinion, say in the Editorial section of the newspaper, and thought, “Why the heck did the author say that!?” Every venture has a backstory, and knowing it can help you understand the author’s motives and reasons for writing.  So, for those interested to know where the Paper-free Initiative came from, [...]

Paper-free Solution: Online Bank Statements

In our pursuit of simplifying life while loving the planet, one basic way to digitize life is by switching from mailed, paper bank statements to instant, online statements. Many major banks offer online banking, with the added option of online statements.  Online statements offer a better solution than paper in many ways: They reduce our [...]

Paper-free Manifesto

Leveraging technology to digitize and streamline life, all while loving the planet. The Paper-free Initiative is the place for learning ways to wean ourselves of paper products.  With more and more of our lives and transactions occuring digitally, it  is only natural that we transition from the physical medium of paper to more digital mediums. If [...]