{"id":1822982,"date":"2026-06-19T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/?p=1822982"},"modified":"2026-05-15T00:11:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:11:37","slug":"digital-receipts-a-more-eco-friendly-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/digital-receipts-a-more-eco-friendly-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Receipts: A More Eco-Friendly Solution?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"pourquoi-mettre-en-place-la-d\u00e9mat\u00e9rialisation-des-tickets-de-caisse\"><strong>Why implement digital receipt management?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1811538\" title=\"Digitalizing receipts: an eco-friendly solution\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticket-caisse-numerique-smartphone-paiement-450x675.jpg\" alt=\"Digitalizing receipts - an eco-friendly solution\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticket-caisse-numerique-smartphone-paiement-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticket-caisse-numerique-smartphone-paiement-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticket-caisse-numerique-smartphone-paiement-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticket-caisse-numerique-smartphone-paiement.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A law that should be implemented\u00a0<strong>2023\u00a0<\/strong>is set to mandate the digitalization of receipts for purely environmental reasons. However, will the alternative solutions to these receipts be less polluting? This is the question many companies are asking themselves in anticipation of this law.<\/p>\n<p>Digitalization is an increasingly common phenomenon and is set to impact sales receipts very soon. This decision stems from\u00a0<strong>la <a title=\"Society\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/magazine\/society\/\">&#8220;anti-waste&#8221; law\u00a0\u00bb<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>passed in France in 2020. Its goal is to increase the proportion of reusable packaging compared to single-use packaging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Starting in 2023, retailers will no longer be required to provide a receipt unless specifically requested by the customer.<\/strong> Even at the risk of being replaced by their digital counterparts, the law will be implemented this January.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"La fin du ticket de caisse imprim\u00e9\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"960\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player.html?video=x8a68m9&#038;\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The end of printed receipts, slated for 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>By CNEWS Published on 04\/20\/2022 at 6:01 PM \u2013 Updated on 04\/20\/2022 at 6:01 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"est-ce-r\u00e9element-avantageux-pour-l\u00e9cologie\"><strong>Is it truly environmentally beneficial?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1811540\" title=\"Digitalizing receipts - an eco-friendly solution\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/deforestation-arbres-coupes-papier-environnement-450x675.jpg\" alt=\"Digitalizing receipts: an eco-friendly solution\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/deforestation-arbres-coupes-papier-environnement-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/deforestation-arbres-coupes-papier-environnement-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/deforestation-arbres-coupes-papier-environnement-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/deforestation-arbres-coupes-papier-environnement.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This decision regarding sales receipts is also no coincidence. Figures published by France bleu indicate more than\u00a0<strong>600 rolls per year<\/strong>\u00a0used to print receipts. It would be approximately\u00a0<strong>$30 billion\u00a0<\/strong>each ticket and receipt would be printed annually based on government data.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to their carbon footprint, these rolls contain substances that can become harmful over the long term to both checkout staff and customers.<\/p>\n<p>The most likely alternative to the receipt would be\u00a0<em>digital tickets sent to the buyer&#8217;s email inbox<\/em>\u00a0immediately following the transaction.\u00a0<strong>**But will this alternative reduce the environmental impact of these transactions?**<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Data proves that this change could indeed have adverse effects<em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>on the environment. In fact, on average<em>\u00a0between 4 and 19 grams of greenhouse gas<\/em>\u00a0&nbsp;and approximately<em>\u00a03 centiliters of water<\/em>\u00a0sent via email. It is only\u00a0<em>*2 grams of greenhouse gases and 5 centiliters of water*<\/em>\u00a0for a standard receipt.<\/p>\n<p>These figures will, however, vary depending on several factors. For a standard ticket, it is\u00a0<strong>the composition and content of the ticket, which will result in a specific pollution rate<\/strong>. For digital tickets, the calculation will be performed differently.\u00a0<strong>The email&#8217;s size (in bytes) is what determines its environmental impact<\/strong>. Storing these emails can also rapidly become a significant source of pollution; the more emails that are stored, the greater their environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>The Shift Project association is set to highlight this phenomenon while simultaneously proposing a solution to address it. The association has suggested implementing an automatic deletion system after a specific period. If properly executed, this system could provide the necessary justification for the digitalization of sales receipts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"le-r\u00f4le-des-points-de-ventes\"><strong>The role of points of sale<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1811542\" title=\"Digitalizing receipts: an eco-friendly solution\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/point-de-vente-caissier-supermarche-tickets-450x675.jpg\" alt=\"Digitalizing receipts: an eco-friendly solution\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/point-de-vente-caissier-supermarche-tickets-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/point-de-vente-caissier-supermarche-tickets-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/point-de-vente-caissier-supermarche-tickets-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/point-de-vente-caissier-supermarche-tickets.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There is, however, another issue related to the digitization of receipts:\u00a0<strong>data collection via email<\/strong>. Indeed, to receive your email following a purchase, you must be registered in the database of the establishment where you are shopping. Many people believe that this will<em>\u00a0to streamline marketing efforts for brands, thereby leveraging this new system to enhance their communications.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To date, it is\u00a0<strong>impossible\u00a0<\/strong>to truly determine whether this change will be beneficial for the environment. Stay tuned in January 2023 for the answer.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"section\">\u00a0<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why implement digital receipts? A law set to take effect in 2023 will mandate the digitalization of receipts for purely ecological reasons. But will the alternatives to these paper receipts be less polluting? This is the question many companies are asking in anticipation of this law. Digitalization is an increasingly frequent phenomenon and will soon target the retail receipt. This decision stems from the &#8220;anti-waste&#8221; law passed in 2020 in France, which aims to increase the share of reused packaging compared to single-use packaging. Starting in 2023, retailers will no longer be required to provide a paper receipt unless explicitly requested by the customer. At the risk of seeing them replaced by their digital versions, the law will be fully implemented in January. The end of printed receipts planned for 2023 By CNEWS Published on 04\/20\/2022 at 6:01 PM \u2013 Updated on 04\/20\/2022 at 6:01 PM Is it truly beneficial for the environment? This decision regarding receipts is not a coincidence either. Figures published by France bleu mention more than 600 rolls per year used to print receipts. According to government data, approximately 30 billion tickets and receipts are printed each year. In addition to their carbon footprint, these rolls contain substances that could become harmful in the long term to both checkout staff and customers. The most likely alternative to the paper receipt would be digital receipts sent to the buyer&#8217;s email inbox immediately after the transaction. But will this alternative reduce the ecological impact of these transactions? Data proves that this change could indeed have adverse effects on the environment. In fact, an email emits, on average, between 4 and 19 grams of greenhouse gases and approximately 3 centiliters of water. In contrast, a classic paper receipt accounts for only 2 grams of greenhouse gases and 5 centiliters of water. These figures will, however, vary based on several factors. For the classic receipt, it is the composition and content of the receipt that determine its specific pollution rate. For the digital receipt, the calculation is performed differently. It is the size of the email (in bytes) that causes its ecological impact to vary. The storage of these emails can also rapidly become a significant source of pollution; the more an email is stored, the greater its impact. The association Shift Project has pointed out this phenomenon and is simultaneously seeking a solution to remedy it. This association has proposed implementing an automatic deletion system after a certain period. If properly implemented, such a system could justify the digitalization of receipts. The role of points of sale There is, however, another problem related to the digitization of receipts: data collection via email. Indeed, to receive your email after a purchase, you must be registered in the databases of the store where you are shopping. Many believe that this will facilitate the marketing efforts of retailers, allowing them to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1811536,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[242],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1822982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-society"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1822982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1822982"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1822982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1822983,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1822982\/revisions\/1822983"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1811536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1822982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1822982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newzyexecutive.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1822982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}