Made on Earth

Paper (1x2)

Data di messa in onda: Ott 05, 2019

This programme looks at the global paper trade - which is thriving, despite the ubiquity of digital technology. One of the oldest products, paper was first invented by the Chinese - Babita Sharma visits Frogmore Paper Mill, one of the oldest paper mills in the UK, to see that many of those early Chinese techniques are still used today. The paper industry is now adapting, as consumers become more environmentally conscious - in Italy, changes in legislation mean it has become a world-leader in recycled paper production. Finally, Finn Aberdein travels to Scotland to see how companies such as Smith Anderson have adapted to specialise in recycled paper as an alternative to single-use plastics.