The phrase "paper waste" refers to the unnecessary or excessive use of paper, which is then thrown away and not recycled. It means that paper is being used in a way that is not efficient or environmentally friendly. Full definition
Despite the strides our society has made in reducing paper waste (no more fax machines), many industries have yet to embrace the power of paperless. (entrepreneur.com)
Make reduction of paper waste a priority across the company, and give employees a chance to adopt the necessary skills, providing them with training in computer usage. (smallbusinessesdoitbetter.com)
They are super cute napkins that appeal to kids and help eliminate paper waste from disposable napkins. (naturemoms.com)