France is phasing out paper checks in stores.

From April 1, French stores will no longer automatically issue paper checks to customers. But they can be requested if necessary. So it will be possible to reduce harm to the environment: to produce less paper and paints. In France, about 30 billion sheets of paper are spent annually on checks. 2.5 million trees are cut down to make them. However, most people throw away the receipt immediately after purchase.