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This change supports our wider commitment to cutting down paper use across our operations while keeping the high-quality service our community counts on.<br><br>This paperless approach builds on the success of our existing eOrders system, which has already helped many collection centres and labs reduce their paper footprint. Our team is genuinely pleased about this eco-friendly direction that works better for everyone involved.<br><br>Requesting lab forms remains simple \u2013 just continue emailing your lab pad orders to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wlg.labpads@awanuilabs.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wlg.labpads@awanuilabs.co.nz<\/a>.\u00a0Our team will create PDF forms for you to keep, eliminating waiting times for printed deliveries and making the whole process quicker and more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our broader paper reduction strategy, we&#8217;re also addressing paper results by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identifying if you&#8217;re receiving unnecessary paper copies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to electronic or emailed results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completely replacing traditional printed lab forms with PDF versions form 1 November\u00a02025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in touch today to explore your paperless options. 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