Ts'ai Lun introduced paper to Emperor Hedi in 105 CE. Ancient paper found in Dunhuang and Khotan dates to 200 BCE. Ancient paper could survive up to 2,000 years without decomposition
WM recommends recycling bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard first. Food and liquids should be kept out of recycling. No loose plastic bags or bagged recyclables allowed
HS codes help identify products for export and import worldwide. Customs departments use these codes for product identification. 6-digit HS codes accepted globally for paper and paperboard
Wood-free paper is made from chemical pulp instead of mechanical pulp. Chemical pulping removes 90% of lignin from wood fibers. Mechanical pulping retains most wood components, yielding 90-98%
First recorded in 13th-century China using shells, seeds, and sand bonded to parchment. Glass paper was invented in London in 1833 by John Oakey. Shark skin and Coelacanth scales were used as abrasives historically
Paper industry is a billion-dollar global business providing employment. USA leads paper market with 72.397 million metric tons production. Asia's main markets include China, Japan, India, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore