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Boise PaperPulse®
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Meeting Notes That Don’t Disappear: A Smarter Way to Use Paper in Hybrid Work
With about half of Americans in remote-capable jobs working a hybrid schedule, meetings can happen almost anywhere, and so can good ideas. The challenge is making sure those ideas survive past the meeting.
Paper Beats Screens for Student Learning
As backpacks get packed and school supply lists get crossed off, one item deserves a closer look this year: paper! Between notebooks, printed worksheets and good old-fashioned books, paper isn’t just a back-to-school staple; it’s backed by research showing that it helps kids learn more deeply than screens.
Back-to-School Shopping 2026: Bigger Budgets & Bolder Supplies
Back-to-school season is on! Families are shopping earlier, spreading purchases across more months, and planning bigger budgets than in years past. According to Zeta Global’s Back-to-School Retail Trends survey of more than 4,000 parents and guardians, 35% of families are expecting to spend over $1,000 this season. Here are some key trends shaping how families are shopping ahead of the school year.
Why Summer Humidity is a Silent Enemy of Office Printing
When printers start to act up, low toner, equipment issues or outdated machines are usually the first suspects. But one of the biggest factors affecting print performance often gets overlooked: humidity. Even in regions known for dry climates, seasonal humidity fluctuates and can quietly interfere with paper reliability, print quality and productivity.
The Most Common Office Print Jobs (and the Best Paper for Each)
From everyday outlines to high-impact presentations, every document serves a different purpose, and the paper it’s printed on plays a bigger role than many realize.
Greenwashing and the “Go Paperless” Myth
Sustainability has become an important factor for purchasing decisions. Businesses across industries have responded by highlighting the environmental benefits of products and services. But not all environmental claims tell the full story.
Q1 2020 PaperPulse® Articles
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American Forest & Paper Association
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