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 ...

The Italian design brand Arper just debuted a new version of its iconic office chair, the Catifa 53. But instead of leather, metal, or plastic, the updated Catifa Carta’s seat is made of 29 layers of ...

Chinese artist Li Hongbo takes the 2,000-year-old tradition of paper lanterns to an entirely new artistic level. What looks like a white marble bust stretches the imagination as it pulls apart to ...

Created with synthetic textiles, the “nonwoven” gowns could be shortened for the reception or easily packed away for the honeymoon Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell Disposable paper dresses enjoyed a brief ...

Discarded electronics are piling up fast, pushing researchers to explore creative ways to reduce this e-waste. Now one team has crafted a water-activated disposable battery made of paper and other ...

Eco enthusiasts who've already eschewed straws may wonder what the point is in developing new ones. But for anyone unable or unwilling to abide by a soggy paper straw, a strong yet fully biodegradable ...

With consumers clamoring for toilet paper because of a panic caused by the port workers' strike along the East and Gulf coasts, it's important to remember – toilet paper is made in the United States.

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