Paper is a ubiquitous part of everyday life, but how is it made, and where did it originate? Ancient Egyptians made an early version of plant-based paper using papyrus — which is where the word "paper ...

How do people make paper out of trees, and why not use something else? – Cooper H., age 6, St. Louis, Missouri Paper is an important part of modern life. People use it in school, at work, to make ...

As the backlash against single-use plastic packaging grows, the market for paper packaging is increasing—but the demand for paper also means more logging, some of which still happens in old-growth ...

Victorians loved the aesthetic of paper flowers as decorations. There are hundreds of articles from the magazines of the time showing how to make different types of flowers. Most were highly elaborate ...

Plant-based paper has been used for thousands of years, but exactly how is it created from trees? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.