48 ms·
Paper use is in decline in North America and West Europe. In China, it is on the rise.
by ptaipale 8y ago
Paper use is in decline in North America and West Europe. In China, it is on the rise.
- std_throwaway 8y agoChina invented paper but Germany invented the printing press. Now China exports more printers but Germany exports more paper.
- Pulcinella 8y agoThe printing press existed before Gutenberg, even in China. Gutenberg’s invention was movable type.
- dorchadas 8y agoMovable type also existed before Gutenberg. China was using ceramic and wood based movable type in the 11th century, for instance.