On a similar note, many years ago I worked for the research labs of a European telco. The head of the lab decreed that we should strive to go paperless and brag

On a similar note, many years ago I worked for the research labs of a European telco. The head of the lab decreed that we should strive to go paperless and bragged that he had achieved this himself in his own office. Indeed he had, his secretary however, couldn't move for filing cabinets. There was also a harsh quota on email storage to prevent people hoarding 'old, useless' emails. This, inevitably, increased the amount of stuff printed out 'just in case'. Shortly before leaving I opined loudly in a meeting where this was raised that the paperless office made as much sense as the paperless toilet. Didn't solve anything but was enjoyable in a naughty boy sense.