What’s the Future for Alternative Fibers?
Paper—at least in a historical context—really didn’t have much to do with trees and forests until as recently as 1843. We’re quick to connect paper and forests, but for the 2,000-odd years proceeding 1843, paper was derived almost exclusively from recycled textiles such as hemp, linen, and cotton. What might be even more surprising is that in the time since papermaking from wood fiber was … More