Taking inspiration from the way sea cucumbers can strengthen their exterior when in danger, scientists in Germany have developed a novel wafer-thin paper material that can transition from firm to soft ...

Sure, wrapping paper is pretty. But it can also be pricey, impossible to recycle, and tricky to keep organized if you have an abundance of it. This season, consider using materials you already have at ...

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If you hold a sheet of paper up to the light, it looks almost weightless — thin, soft, and easy to tear. Yet this simple ...

The mechanical properties and behaviour of paper materials are dictated by their complex microstructure and anisotropic nature, which arise from the interwoven network of cellulose fibres and the ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) (TOKYO:7912) has developed an easy to recycle paper monomaterial eco-friendly packaging sheet with high barrier properties. The new product ...

A while ago, I wrote an article about some tests I had done on an experimental version of stone paper. This material was the first stone paper material that I could use with my household, water-based ...

The Lego Group has converted more than half of its packing lines from single-use plastic bags to paper-based versions.

As the city works to rebuild its recycling program, paper and cardboard products will now be accepted at the curb.

Paper packaging is a sustainable alternative to plastic. However, as it is permeable to air, food packaged in paper loses its ...