How Paper Is Made – From Trees to Knowledge

How Paper Is Made – From Trees to Knowledge | THE PROCESS Paper — thin, fragile, yet powerful enough to shape civilization. In this episode of THE PROCESS, we explore how paper is made, from forests to printing presses. Logs are stripped, pulped, and pressed into sheets that carry our stories, our ideas, and our history. What began in ancient China became the foundation of global communication — bridging art, science, and education. Discover the chemistry, engineering, and craft behind one of humanity’s simplest yet most transformative materials. #paper , #theprocess , #howitsmade, #materials , #engineering , #science , #innovation , #documentary , #sustainability 0:00 – The Fragile Material That Carries Human Knowledge 1:20 – From Tree to Fiber – Turning Wood into Pulp 2:57 – Modern Papermaking – Pressing, Drying, and Finishing 5:36 – Permanence & Fragility – Why Paper Lasts… and Why It Doesn’t 7:18 – Quality & Choice – From Newsprint to Archival Paper 7:53 – The Material That Preserved Our History