Category: Lifestyle

Join the paper lifestyle. From the morning news to paper towels, to a handwritten birthday card, paper is woven into everyday life in ways we rarely stop to appreciate. Familiar, functional, and quietly irreplaceable.

  • So You Want to Be a Papertarian? 

    A “Papertarian” is someone who genuinely loves paper and incorporates it into their everyday lives—the feel of it, the versatility, the sustainability and the fact that it’s been humanity’s favorite material for thousands of years and still hasn’t been topped for a whole lot of everyday jobs.

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  • Remembering Dolly Parton: A Legacy of Love, Books and Imagination 

    The world is saying goodbye to Dolly Parton.  The legendary singer, songwriter, storyteller and philanthropist sadly died on the 25th August 2026, aged 80. Dolly Parton is leaving behind a remarkable legacy of music, generosity and love. While she will wholeheartedly be remembered for her incredible music and acting career – and not to forget her witty and authentic personality – but there is also…

    Dolly Parton
  • Into the Woods: Forest Bathing, Nature, and Paper

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    There’s a reason a walk in the woods feels different from a walk anywhere else. Something in you slows down in a way that’s hard to explain but impossible to miss. It turns out researchers have spent the last few decades figuring out exactly what’s happening there, and the findings are kind of amazing.

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  • Paper Is Having a Moment 

    From zines and mini mags to handmade journals, indie bookshops, and craft fairs, a growing community is rediscovering the joy of print and paper. 

  • Reading Is an Investment in Well-Being 

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    Reading is good for you. That’s not just an opinion—it’s the consensus of a growing number of researchers who see reading as not only vital to our ability to learn new things, but also important for our overall state of mind.  There’s something to be said about the feel of paper—the physical, tactile experience of holding a book and turning…

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  • 7 Ways Smarter Food Packaging Has Made Food Safer 

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    Ever notice how nearly impossible it is to open a box of crackers without it being obvious? That’s intentional.  Modern paper-based food packaging uses a precise combination of materials and adhesives so any tampering leaves an immediate, visible trace.  Good paper packaging works hard so you don’t have to think about it.

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  • Paper: A Simple Solution to Those Digital Distractions

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    In today’s hyper-connected world, the idea of being without your phone, smartwatch, or laptop is unthinkable. Our digital devices have revolutionized how we work, communicate, and stay informed. Of course, the downside of constant connectivity is that it can undermine our focus and productivity. Digital distractions, from the repeated need to check online media to…

  • Love Paper Week 2026: Engage Your Customers and Celebrate!

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    Love Paper Week 2026 is a powerful opportunity to remind brands, customers, and consumers why paper matters. Beyond celebration, it’s a chance to highlight sustainability, functionality, craftsmanship, creativity, and the enduring value of print.  Here are some ideas to help you promote Love Paper Week and turn it into meaningful engagement.  Share Our Digital Assets   Love Paper Week…

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  • Unboxing 8 Facts About Holiday Recycling with Paper Packaging

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    With the holidays fast approaching, you may find yourself with more packaging products around than usual. The truth is, these boxes—old and new—are precious not only because they get your gifts where they need to go safely, but also because they can be reused and recycled. Check out these 10 surprising paper packaging facts to…

    Holiday Recycling
  • Papertarian. Make the Smart Lifestyle Choice

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    Whether you’re reading a magazine, making a handwritten grocery list or buying bath products in paper packaging, you’re benefiting your family and our forests.  Which means you may be a papertarian, even if you’re only learning the word now, or you may be interested in becoming one.  Why? Because papertarians know that, as consumers, we’re…