Category
Tech
Snap Utility
5.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Paper Preservation trend?
Paper Preservation: Increasingly, the paperless office is becoming the goal of many organizations and has since extended to the day-to-day lives of the average consumer as well. To aid in this goal is the availability of electronic forms of information and communication, which range from digital business cards and touchscreen paper to erasable photocopiers. Considering, however, that the average American office worker prints abut 10,000 pages annually (according to GoPaperless.com), society still has a long way to go. Nonetheless, innovations that encourage paperless living will provide extreme benefit and appeals to eco-minded consumers; even if society never goes completely paperless, the use of less paper still counts toward a greener planet.
Trend themes
Themes within the Paper Preservation trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Paperless office
Innovations that discourage the use of paper in offices and in daily life will appeal to eco-minded consumers and provide disruptive innovation opportunities in digital billing, digital business cards, electronic drawings display, etc.
02
Erasable technology
Inventions that can erase the contents of previously printed documents, such as Toshiba erasable toner copier or laser unprinter, offer eco-friendly solutions and cost-saving alternatives to replace traditional printing practices.
03
Digital touchscreens
The adoption of digital touchscreens in creative ways, such as SoftSheet or Halo, provides opportunities for hands-on professionals to go digital and eliminate the need to carry binders of blueprints, while allowing builders, architects, and contractors to work in more flexible ways.
Industry implications
What the Paper Preservation trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Office equipment and services
Companies that focus on producing eco-friendly office equipment and time-saving solutions should take advantage of the trend toward paperless offices.
For
Consumer electronics
The application of digital touchscreens has created an opportunity for innovative companies to develop products like electronic drawings display, SoftSheet, and Halo that offer new ways to work, promote creativity and productivity.
For
Environmental solutions
Innovative technologies, such as Toshiba erasable toner copier or laser unprinter can provide cost-saving environmental solutions for printing services, leading to disruptive innovation opportunities within the printing and publishing industry.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Paper Preservation
Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 63%, freshness 8%.
Popularity78%
Activity63%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Paper Preservation trend
7 featured examples from Nov 25, 2011 to Apr 23, 2012CategoryTech
Digital Business Card Devices
'Halo' by Fitorio Leksono Says Goodbye to Paper
The development of digital business card devices creates new possibilities for disruptive innovation in networking and business communication strategies.
CategoryEco
Paperless Office Devices
The EDDY: Electronic Drawings Display Saves the Environment
The EDDY disrupts the office supplies industry by replacing traditional paper and notebooks with a digital alternative, paving the way for innovative digital stationery products.
CategoryTech
Video Business Cards
The EyeJot vCard Lets You Distribute Your Details in VCF Form
Marketing and advertising professionals can use video business cards to showcase their work and brand identity.
CategoryLifestyle
Digital Dinner Bills
Check 1-2 Integrates Paper Checks With Touchscreen Tablets
Restaurants can utilize digital billing technology to provide convenience and enhance customer satisfaction.
CategoryEco
Digital Touchscreen Paper
The Gautham Varma 'SoftSheet' for G3 Studio is Perfectly Paperless
Foldable technology like SoftSheet has the potential to revolutionize the way architects, engineers, and other professionals in the construction industry access and interact with…
CategoryEco
Reverse Role Printers
The Laser Unprinter Removes Ink from the Page to Leave a Clean Slate
The laser unprinter can be integrated into the printing and packaging industry to reduce waste and improve sustainability in the supply chain.
CategoryEco
Paper-Preserving Office Creations
Toshiba Erasable Toner Copier Makes Printing Eco-Friendly
The erasable toner copier can be marketed as an innovative office supply that promotes sustainability.
