As global consumption of forest products continues to grow, responsibly-managed plantations certified by FSC can play a crucial role in ensuring their supply is sustainably sourced. This 1994 rule is important because this way we strive to maintain and improve the environmental, economic...
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Who First Invented
Paper
Historical records show that the invention of paper was reported to the Chinese Emperor by Ts'ai Lun, an official of the Imperial Court. Recent archaeological investigations, however, place the actual invention of papermaking some 200 years earlier. He mixed mulberry bark, hemp and rags with water, mashed it into pulp, pressed out the liquid, and hung the thin mat to dry in the sun.
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified Tree Plantations
FSC supports the responsible management of plantations and the products derived from harvesting activities in these areas as a strategy to complement conservation and the sustainable use of natural forests. Since 1994, FSC does not tolerate conversion of natural forests. While plantations cannot replace the richness, stability and beauty of natural forests or the complexity of the services they provide.
History of Paper
Paper is a thin Nonwoven Material
The word "paper" is etymologically derived from papyrus, Ancient Greek for the Cyperus papyrus plant. Papyrus is a thick, paper-like material produced from the pith of the Cyperus papyrus plant which was used in ancient Egypt and other Mediterranean societies for writing long before paper was used in China.
