In the last 20years, the total number of paper users have increased from 92 million to 208 million Why has technological advancement not reduced the usage of paper?

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Eve Brewer

26 March, 12:13

In the last 20years, the total number of paper users have increased from 92 million to 208 million Why has technological advancement not reduced the usage of paper?

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Jonathan Massey · Answer 1

This is because the total number of packaging and hygiene paper has increased and it offsets the number of printing and writing paper, although the latter has been decreasing in number.

Explanation:

Printing and writing paper - These are types of paper that are used for newspapers, notebooks, books, magazines, digital printing and the like.

Packaging and hygiene paper - Packaging paper is a type of paper that is used to wrap things and food, such as snacks, oily foods, bags, etc. Hygiene paper is used daily in order to enjoy a comfortable life. Examples of this are kitchen towel, wipes, toilet paper, tissue paper, etc.

Technological Advancement - This refers to producing the same product with lower use of resources.

Yes, it's true that technological advancement has decreased the usage of printing and writing paper. This is also because many people are already using high-tech electronic devices such as laptops and smartphones. It becomes rare to communicate or to submit one's work using paper.

However, the number of people who are using packaging and hygiene paper has been increasing. This explains the increase in the total number of paper users from 92 million to 208 million in the last 20 years.