I am interested in how paper was used in imperial China on a day-to-day basis in conjunction with social practice and custom. Ideally, I want to drift away from religious practice (ghost money) and printing/publishing culture. Also, I am interested in commoners more so than the civil service elite/literati.

Two examples (Tobie Meyer-Fong's 'What Remains') from the Qing: A butcher refusing to stamp the shop's insignia on meat-wrapping paper. This idea stemming from the belief that the blood coming from the meat was viewed as a type of pollution. Organizations (usually supported by literati) paying impoverished individuals to collect paper for recycling purposes.

I understand these ideas are connected to religious ideology as it is hard to separate the symbiotic nature of life and religion, but in my opinion, it's more loosely connected than, for example, ghost money.

I would love any sources, input, or general discussion on the matter! Even if it is connecting to publishing, or other spheres, let it fly.