Where would we be without it? Did you know that there are more than 5,000 products made from paper and papermaking by-products?

In the U.S., most paper is made from trees, and because wood is a renewable resource which is wisely managed by U.S. timber companies, we will always have plenty of trees - and paper - for future generations to enjoy.

Here are just a few of the many important products made from paper, and the wood chemicals derived from the papermaking process:

 

Schools and Offices
bank checks banners books book marks business cards calendars cash register receipts construction &    tracing paper crayons* crayon wrappers election ballots	envelopes hair spray* index cards laminates for desk,    counter & table tops library cards mailing tubes maps & world globes papier-mâché masking tape menus notebooks & notebook    paper	paper bags paper money photocopy & computer    paper postage stamps poster board report cards shaving cream* shipping containers stationery tags & labels telephone directories
*these products are made from cellulose, oils, and resins, the natural wood chemicals which are byproducts of the papermaking process.

Medicine and Technology
bandages Braille paper coffins coveralls for nuclear    power workers eyeglass frames*	hospital & surgical    gowns, hats, masks    & shoe covers medical charts piping for irrigation    systems*	prescription paper gauze purifying filters surgical dressings sutures pollen & dust masks
*these products are made from cellulose, oils, and resins, the natural wood chemicals which are byproducts of the papermaking process.

Household
baking cups bibs carpeting & upholstery    backsiding* cellulose sponges* cereal & other    dried-food boxes chewing gum* coasters coffee filters combs & brush handles* coupons disposable diapers doilies drinking straws egg cartons emery boards fabric softener* facial & toilet tissue food thickeners* furniture polish* grease-proof meat    wrapping paper	grocery bags ice cream containers imitation leather* ink* labels for canned &    bottled goods lamp shades lipstick & other    cosmetics* liquid soap* luggage magazines, catalogs, &    newspapers microwave-food    containers milk cartons napkins paint & varnish* paper plates & cups paper towels pine oil & other    household cleaners*	pizza boxes place mats popcorn bags rayon clothing* sausage casings* shampoo thickeners* shoe boxes shoe polish* suntan lotion* tablecloths tea bags tool handles* tooth brush handles* toothpaste* turpentine* vacuum cleaner bags wallpaper waxed paper wicker furniture from    twisted paper window shades
*these products are made from cellulose, oils, and resins, the natural wood chemicals which are byproducts of the papermaking process.

Building Materials and Automotive
caulk* car insulation car gaskets & filters car wax* cellophane* concrete mix* counter-top laminates	fiber board flame-resistant paper flooring gypsum board insulation putty* roadside flares	roofing paper roofing shingles* rust preventative* sandpaper spray paint* tar paper
*these products are made from cellulose, oils, and resins, the natural wood chemicals which are byproducts of the papermaking process.

Recreation and Miscellaneous
accordions animal bedding board games bumper stickers CD & audio tape inserts coloring books confetti doll houses flashlight batteries football, bicycle, &    other sports helmets*	greeting cards gum & candy wrappers jigsaw puzzles kites molded carry-out    food trays paper airplanes paper dolls paper flowers party hats & favors	photographs playing cards ribbons & bows seedling planting pots stickers streamers tickets trading cards video cassette packaging wrapping paper
*these products are made from cellulose, oils, and resins, the natural wood chemicals which are byproducts of the papermaking process.

 
Can you think of any more? Paper - It's a Piece of Our Lives!