The Problem with Paper Receipts

Retail and Hospitality Businesses are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices to reduce their environmental impact. One of the significant changes in this direction is the shift from traditional paper receipts, which often contain harmful chemicals like BPA and BPS, to email receipts in Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems. The Email Receipt function in the MYPOS 10 EPOS system which comes as standard can help you contribute to both a cleaner planet and a more efficient business operation.

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Traditional paper receipts, while essential for record-keeping and customer transactions, come with a set of environmental concerns. Here are a few reasons why moving to Email Receipts in MYPOS 10 is a great idea;

Harmful Chemicals

Most paper receipts are coated with bisphenol-A (BPA) and bisphenol-S (BPS) to make them thermal and fade-resistant. These chemicals can be harmful to both the environment and human health.

Resource Depletion

Producing paper receipts consumes valuable resources like trees, water, and energy. It is estimated that around 12million receipts are printed each year in the UK alone The paper manufacturing process for all of these receipts contributes to deforestation, water waste and carbon and chemical emmisions.

Waste Reduction

Paper receipts are often discarded immediately after use, contributing to the growing problem of waste disposal and pollution.

Cost

Ordering paper rolls, maintaining receipt printers, and storing paper copies of receipts can be costly in the long run.

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The Benefits of Email Receipts in MYPOS 10

Email receipts offer a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional paper receipts. Here are some of the key benefits:

Environmentally Friendly

Email receipts are entirely digital, eliminating the need for paper and the harmful chemicals that coat them. By making the switch, you can reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a healthier planet.

Reduced Clutter

Customers are less likely to accumulate piles of paper receipts that clutter their wallets or purses when they receive digital receipts. This decluttering contributes to a more organized and eco-friendly lifestyle.

Cost Effective

Eliminating the need for paper, ink, and receipt printers can save businesses a significant amount of money over time. Email receipts are a standard feature in MYPOS 10 and come included as part of your monthly subscription

Customisation

If you subscribe to our Growth or Pro tiers our email receipts can be totally customised to suit your business, including the ability to send promotions, surveys and other marking materials, this gives you an extra customer touchpoint and an extra way to engage and build loyalty

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In Summary, Email receipts in MYPOS 10 is a win-win solution for businesses and the environment. By choosing to send digital receipts, you can significantly reduce your ecological footprint, cut operational costs, enhance the customer experience, and improve your data management capabilities. Plus, you'll be contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. Making the switch to email receipts is a small change that can lead to a big impact, to talk to us about email receipts in MYPOS 10 email our team support@myposconnect.com

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