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 ...

You can now find toilet paper made of recycled paper, bamboo or other alternatives to virgin wood fiber, some of which can come from cutting down old trees in critical forests. Estimates suggest ...

And nearly 90% of U.S. tissue manufacturers use recycled paper to make their products, per the American Forest & Paper Association, the trade group representing paper and wood manufacturers.