> cut back on paper-books I read an article posted here on HN about how using an iPad to cut back on paper basically never becomes worth it (from an environmen

> cut back on paper-books I read an article posted here on HN about how using an iPad to cut back on paper basically never becomes worth it (from an environmental perspective). If you already have an iPad, sure, use it for not taking and it will be better than using paper. But don't go buy an iPad specifically to save on paper, because that will make the problem worse. I wonder how much of that same principle applies to e-ink displays. They obviously use a lot less power, so maybe it would be worth it. I'm really not sure. edit: did a quick Google search. I believe this was the article: https://slate.com/technology/2011/09/paper-versus-the-ipad-is-taking-notes-on-a-tablet-computer-or-a-notepad-more-environmentally-responsible.html https://slate.com/technology/2011/09/paper-versus-the-ipad-i...