The paper–blended with a felt material and strengthened with polymer micro-particles–is designed to be durable, washable, resistant to water and grease, and look and feel similar to leather.

Unlike plastic bags, paper doesn’t choke oceans and waterways when it’s dumped and can easily be as strong as a plastic, at least if it doesn’t rain on the way home. The PaperJohn comes from ...

But first, the basics. At some point this year, you'll be able to buy a backpack with a 4.7-inch or 10-inch e-paper screen for between $100 and $400. You can also have one of these bags in any ...