Wood is the main raw material used to make paper, a product we use daily. Paper is something we all see and use every day in schools, offices, and homes. But not everyone knows that its main ingredient is wood. Trees provide a fibrous material called cellulose. This cellulose is found in the walls of plant cells and is what gives plants their shape and structure.

To make paper, wood is first chipped into small pieces. These wood chips are then processed to separate the cellulose from other substances like lignin. After cleaning and bleaching, the cellulose pulp is flattened and dried to form thin sheets of paper. This process transforms solid wood into soft, flexible sheets.

Paper has many uses — we write on it, print books, create packaging, and more. Because of its importance, paper is produced in large quantities across the world, and forests are managed carefully to provide a continuous supply of raw material.

Wood is not used in the same way for making paint, ink, or gunpowder. These items are made from different chemicals and ingredients. While all these materials are important in their own ways, only paper directly comes from the cellulose in wood.

So, next time you hold a sheet of paper, remember that it once came from a tree. Understanding how everyday items are made helps us appreciate nature and its resources more.