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 ...

By Rafael Spuldar Alessandra Moreira worked as an administrative assistant in Altamira, an oversized municipality in the Brazilian Amazon — larger than Portugal or Greece. Burned out and facing ...

A crafter by trade, Tan transforms recycled paper into paper bead accessories such as earrings, necklaces and bracelets. “Each day, tonnes of paper waste are thrown into landfills. This is alarming as ...

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