Paper Is a Necessity and Is Not Disappearing Anytime Soon, Says Paper Mill Manager

Like the character in a Monty Python skit, paper is "not dead yet." In fact, some industry niches are surprisingly robust. The Sonoco Paper Mill in Richmond, Virginia, is staffed seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and can still barely keep up with demand for its recycled cardboard.

"Business is strong for us," says manager Jonathan Anderson. "We've actually sold more than we can produce right now."