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 ...

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The 'honeycomb' paper tree crept into the holiday scene the way good design trends always do – slowly, then all at once. You probably first saw this Christmas decor idea as small, sculptural accents ...

With Christmas giving rise to maximalist decorating, vintage ornaments and disco balls, it's no surprise that alternative trees are proving popular too. Supersized paper trees in particular are in the ...

When December rolls around, our house fills with twinkle lights, pine-scented candles, and my little ones asking, “Can we make something Christmasy?” This Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft has become ...

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 [email protected]. How do people make paper out of trees, and why ...

Doc's got his eyes pretty wide open when it comes to claims about the environment made by anyone, let alone a paper company. But I did find interesting a blog entry over at Going Green. Peter Nowach, ...

The brown paper bags that McDonald’s hands out along with Happy Meals and fries are an unlikely art medium, but artist Yuken Teruya has managed to turn the grease-stained vessels into beautiful, ...

My favorite holiday as a little girl was watching Santa Claus and his elves on every corner. No presents were given, but their presence brought a lot of hope to us as children. My brother and I would ...