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 ...

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.

The expensive, energy-intensive process of turning wood into paper costs the pulp and paper industries more than $6 billion a year. Much of that expense involves separating wood's cellulose from ...

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 ...

The Emirates Environmental Group, through its campaign 'My Tree in Dubai', has been able to collect 20 tonnes of paper which will be recycled, while the collectors will have trees planted in their ...

Biofuel is a good source of energy, but for years scientists have struggled to easily and cost-effectively break down plants into a usable source of power. Now a breakthrough in genetic engineering ...