Paper worlds

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.

Digitalisation determines our everyday lives. The world is becoming increasingly fast-paced. But there is one constant that remains unshakeable even in these times: the love of paper. But why is that? In the first part of the "Paper vs. digital" series, we compare the two media in terms of their ecological aspects and take a look at the findings of reading research.

Upcycling is a social trend that is also reflected in arts and crafts and design. We spoke to Kristine Braanen and Samantha Quinn, founders of the Paper Artist Collective, about art made from paper.