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In their many guises paper fibres are incredibly versatile. From recording history in a safe, storable, format to being an essential hygienic material, you'd be amazed how often this fantastic product touches our lives every day.

Rising illiteracy is a frustration for Yale Professor David Gelerter. If Print Media can retain its position of authority in a multi media world, and stand out in a crowded media market place, then it can still remain a vital media channel.

What is the environmental impact of different media channels? In this instructive video, Mark Glaser of Media Shift looks at how print and paper compare with new media.

Charmingly done. Shows why print on paper will be around for a long time.

Paper is versatile; just think how many uses we put it to every day. Could we do without it?

Computer's don't fly in this brief video. But there is a serious point. Some materials are better at certain jobs than others and paper is irreplaceable in many situations.

There are moments when you realise that paper can't be replaced. See the views of some American college students