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December 2, 2022

Sharalee Howard’s Little Free Library is made from a tree

A huge black cottonwood tree in the front yard of Sharalee Armitage Howard’s home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was dying. So, Sharalee took some radical action: […]
November 28, 2022

The forest mosaic of Portugal

One of the key characteristics of the Portuguese forest is its diversity. The known European data on land use and land cover type strengthen this idea, […]
November 23, 2022

The Office: Who knew selling paper could be so funny?

The offices of a paper merchant is hardly the go-to situation in which to set a comedy series – yet that’s exactly the scenario that inspired […]
November 18, 2022

Forest protection certifications

Paper is a product of natural origin, biodegradable and recyclable, and an ecological alternative to plastic. But not all the paper is the same. The paper […]
November 14, 2022

The poetry of Dorothy Parker

American author Dorothy Parker might be best known for her wisecracking remarks, but to remember her for only that does a great disservice to her remarkable […]
November 8, 2022

The oldest tree in Europe & how it can help in climate change

In 2018, researchers discovered a craggy pine tree growing high in the mountains of Pollino National Park in Southern Italy. Using a combination of techniques they […]
November 2, 2022

Folded with a kiss: Sensuous origami artworks

We’ve featured some amazing artists who work with paper, here on the Business Optimizer blog, including numerous Origami masters. The folded paper creations of Polly Verity, […]
October 27, 2022
Paper for comics

The best paper for comics

The popularity of comic books has endured for nearly a hundred years. Today, the genre is booming, with graphic novels of popular titles appearing as well […]
October 20, 2022
Navigator

Happy Birthday to Navigator Paper!

The European paper specialist turns thirty this month. And we’re celebrating three decades of the firm producing paper products of the highest quality and marketing them […]
October 11, 2022

3 Amazing Science Experiments that Require Only Paper!

Here’s a selection of some of the most brilliant science experiments you can run at home – for your own enjoyment or that of your kids! […]
October 3, 2022
newspapers

The history of newspaper

We continue to love reading newspapers. Studies show that people prefer print media titles – both for reading enjoyment and as a trusted news source. Perhaps […]
August 17, 2022
oldest tree in the world

Could this be the oldest tree in the world?

Older than the pyramids, the longest living things on earth are thought to be trees. For many years, scientists have believed California to be home to […]
August 9, 2022
History of business cards

A brief history of business cards [Infographic]

Business cards are rooted in 15th century China, where it was common to make small bamboo cards bearing a person’s name. The tradition then crawled into […]