10th March 2010 - New report into paper and print released! Click here to download and print
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"Writing is thinking on paper."
William Zinsser
We could give you page after page of history and facts about paper and if you want that, we have it for you. Just click here to go to the print ready resources page and you'll find what you need.
But the world of paper is best demonstrated visually. After all, while paper feels good to touch, one of the reasons it can make you feel good is because it looks good and with print on it, we think it expands the mind. The things you can do with it make it look even better.
Check out some of our favourites and if you want to add an item, email to info@papereveryday.com.au.
On 25th February 2010, ABC Online's The Drum included an opinion article from Bernard Cassell, the President of the Australasian Paper Industry Association.
This online advertisement from The Sun newspaper in the UK helps remind us that paper and print has unique features that other forms of communications can only try to imitate.
The Sun (VIDEO)
These videos and ads from Europe were produced by GPrint and have been placed by them on YouTube. We think they prove the point. Paper - part of every day. Enjoy!
The remarkable uses of paper (VIDEO)
Future of paper and print media in online world (VIDEO) Renowned futurist Patrick Dixon discusses the future of paper in a challenging and engaging online presentation. Runs for 9 minutes.
The Fly (VIDEO)
Penn and Teller - Recycling (VIDEO) In this video from the renowned US comedians Penn and Teller, some of the misleading information about recycling is debunked, other commonly held views are confirmed and some thought provoking ideas are presented.
Merry Christmas (VIDEO)
Paper maestros demonstrate power of paper (VIDEO) This video showcases the work of 3 interior designers who are committed to the remarkable and innovative use of paper in all their work.
Paper Plane (VIDEO)
The waste basket (VIDEO)
The toilet (VIDEO)
Paperboy (VIDEO)
Unbelievable origami! (VIDEO)
Something you can only do with paper (VIDEO)
These are a collection of news items, research and reports that we have come across and decided to share.
Paper and print v digital - relative emissions (PDF, Aug, 2009). This item shows the relative emissions from printing a document to reading it online. We know some readers want to see more research on this topic, so we recommend you check the latest European research by clicking here.
Electronic devices emit up to 30 times more CO2 than books (PDF, Jul, 2009). European research report using a proper lifecycle analysis process to assess the emissions of digital devices and books.
Is technology transforming literature? (PDF, Jan, 2010). An editorial in the Sunday Age provides thought provoking distinctions between the effectiveness of electronic communications. On the one hand, mobile electronics and the assistance they provided in earthquake ravaged Haiti. On the other hand, the potentially negative effect of ebooks on literature.
Paper batteries (Dec, 2009). This article shows just how verstaile and sustainable paper is. So versatile in fact, you can make batteries from it, and as one of the scientists working on the project says "Since our paper batteries and supercapacitors can be very low cost, they are also good for grid-connected energy storage,"
Energy use of computers (AUDIO, Apr, 2009). BBC Radio provides a balanced story on the amount of energy used by computers and digital systems. One for the audiophile because this is a detailed 30 minute story. Fascinating listening and its worth it.
For those interested in more detailed analysis and information on a range of paper and print and paper related topics, the following links will be useful. By linking to these websites, we provide information, but we are not responsible for any of the material that you may find on or through them. In fact, we don't even agree with all of it, but you should make up your own mind...
Fact Sheets from the United Kingdom Confederation of Paper Industries
Two Sides, the paper promotions campaign from the United Kingdom
Dead Tree Edition, this US blogger provides regular, detailed updates on the sustainability of paper