Rolling Along

The switch from analog to digital cameras was arguably driven primarily by ease of use as well as convenience, however the environmental benefits of that switch should be noted, in order to maximize the effect. The most obvious benefit is the reduction in paper use because when people take digital photographs they can choose which ones they want to print, or may chose not to print any at all. The reduction of paper use, if significant enough, would cause a decrease in the number of trees that get cut down as well as a decrease in the amount of fuel used to produce and transport the paper. Developing film uses a significant amount of water as well as a large amount of chemicals, which are environmental hazzards when they are discarded.