The argument here is that while it may be simpler to do it one way or the other, there might actually be savings to be had if enough people opt for the digital

The argument here is that while it may be simpler to do it one way or the other, there might actually be savings to be had if enough people opt for the digital method. It's not like these documents don't already exist in a digital format. The "challenge" would be maintaining the mailing list.