Paper worlds

The Paper Positions art fair focuses on the impressive versatility of paper as a medium - from filigree works to elaborate sculptures. Steinbeis Papier provides an insight into the world of paper art and presents the creative range of this extraordinary material.

With the festive season just around the corner, the tradition of gift-giving offers an opportunity to make environmentally conscious choices. Using wrapping paper made from recycled materials is one way to make a sustainable contribution.

Paper is used everywhere. But what do we know about its history, areas of application, consumption and environmental compatibility? The quiz reveals exciting facts and important insights into recycling potential.

Without paper, the first printed mass media would not have existed and human history would have taken a different course. We follow the history of paper from a secret art in ancient China to the idea of industrially turning used paper back into white sheets.

Sustainability affects everyone at different levels. From A for recycled paper to F for Fairtrade - to give you a brief overview, we will look at the most important terms relating to this universal topic. This is the first of four parts of the sustainability wiki powered by Steinbeis Papier.

Wood shortage, corona effects, competition from the packaging market: the shortage of waste paper is causing problems for the paper processing industry.