People in the U.S. use a lot of toilet paper—and spend a lot on it, too, more per roll than anywhere else in the world. And researchers expect that number to continue to grow. Throughout the Americas, ...

It's quite literally a sticking point. While paper or cardboard packaging might on its own be recyclable, the presence of a label, a seal or a coating can negate that. That's because non-recyclable ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. How do people make paper out of trees, and why ...

Paper has been an intimate part of Japanese culture for more than a millennium. Handmade washi paper has a warm texture, as well as a resilience and durability that belie its remarkable thinness.