Paper can be fabricated from all different kinds of materials such as, reeds, flax, cotton, and even bagasse (sugarcane pulp). However, the majority of paper products are made from treated wood fibers ...

The pulp and paper industry is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing with extensive global implications for energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and waste management. As environmental concerns ...

Using CRISPR to genetically edit trees could dramatically cut the energy footprint of the paper industry. Making paper is both energy and water intensive, says Jack Wang at North Carolina State ...