Tomorrow Show

The Future of Paper

August 14, 2009 4:16 PM

Is paper on the way out? Mo Rocca looks to the future of paper for the inaugural episode of "The Tomorrow Show."

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by richardfhood August 21, 2009 12:49 PM EDT: Paper has been on the way out for almost four decades. The Wall Street Journal reported on the demise of the industry as far back as 1971. The paper industry is evolving now to include bio refineries and specialty chemical development as part of their business models.; Reply to this comment


by monavil August 20, 2009 2:56 PM EDT: Hey Mo!!!! Congratulations for a great show! I loved the video and cannot wait to see the next one. This piece was smart, educational, and very entertaining. Loved the blue jacket and socks :).
Lots of love from your Texan cousins.
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by UmMinna August 19, 2009 1:43 PM EDT: Very fascinating...and I never knew I liked Mo Rocca so much, CBS is on target with this show. The Juczak papercrete project is amazing, what a green way to create a unique home. I wish we could all think outside the box like them.; Reply to this comment


by ssimonwvabe August 18, 2009 5:26 PM EDT: I enjoyed the video about paper. I am a retired teacher, and as such have dealt with tons and tons of paper. I am a big fan of it. I, too, like the way it feels in my hand. I even find myself printing out information from the Internet to read rather than reading it online. I am reminded of a project I had my students do many years ago concerning paper. We had newspapers being delivered to our school every day and I thought it should serve some purpose. I challenged my students to make paper clothes that they would model. They were great at inventing the clothes. We put them out in the hallway and people were amazed! I'm glad that paper will be around for a long time. It's a little hard to read in bed on a computer.; Reply to this comment


by mamika3 August 17, 2009 5:16 PM EDT: Fun piece on paper. It would be great to see other the "consumable" products being profiled. Have you considered watches? With phones being the "new watch" what happens to the wrist? Keep going Mo.

Karen near Silicon Valley, CA; Reply to this comment


by Resculptit August 17, 2009 8:28 AM EDT: This looks like a great show coming from CBS. But since I am virtually on the Internet(s) constantly and I don't even own a television - I sure hope they put it in a streaming version. More and more people are turning off the TV and electing to use ONLY the Internet. There are 1000's of shows to watch - at my fingertips. Unfortunately, the U.S. and the U.K. block our hands across the waters - so I don't see lots of BBC programs.
But finally CBS is offering a show that isn't about politics, crime, police, firemen, or people lacking in sex. I hope this program works high on the ratings - perhaps, if nothing more, it will be an oasis from all the Regular crap. Wouldn't it be nice if a child can grow up watching comedy rather than serial murders? I think so.
Richard Lewis
Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas - the land of the lost.; Reply to this comment


by nemoshome August 16, 2009 9:03 PM EDT: Hey Mo,
A minor error in the paper story. Dollar bills, and all American bills are made from cotton, not paper. No wood products in our "paper" money.
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by cjrlee August 16, 2009 3:59 PM EDT: Great story Mo. I loved the history of paper and the Xerox phenomenon. It reminds me of how Thomas Friedman in his book, The World Is Flat, talks about technology "flatteners" that are critical in the timeline of globalization. And a big thank you for profiling Jim Juczak and his efficient, charming home! I've already contacted him, he's a wealth of knowledge.; Reply to this comment


by rameses4444 August 16, 2009 11:34 AM EDT: People interested in the future of paper should check out a new technique called Makigami. Makigami means "roll-paper" in Japanese and was invented by Origami Bonsai artist Benjamin John Coleman about six months ago.

Makigami can be used as an alternative to plastic and wood in many "disposable" consumer products. Coleman has produced recyclable one time use paper pens and is currently working on paper chopsticks!

More information at www.OrigamiBonsai.org; Reply to this comment

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