Stone Paper vs Traditional Pulp Paper

Stone paper is an eco-friendly alternative to wood pulp paper. In a solar-powered process, leftover stone from local industry is mixed with recycled BPA-free plastic.

Stone Paper vs Traditional Pulp Paper–the Environment

Environmentally, it is better to use stone pulp instead of wood pulp for paper production. No trees need to be felled. Second, the conversion of raw materials to paper is cleaner. It uses no chemicals or water and is powered by solar power. Below is more information.

The usefulness of stone paper compared to traditional paper

Stone paper has a number of advantages over wood pulp from the user’s perspective. Stone paper is tear-resistant, waterproof and does not have a grain direction. This results in a smooth writing experience. It is also resistant to grease and dirt. This makes it perfect for outdoor use or in a hot kitchen.

How to make stone paper

The process of making paper from stone is fascinating. We produce our Stone Paper at a family-owned factory in Taiwan, which has been improving and refining its production methods for many decades.

The factory crushes leftovers from the construction industry in its neighbouring area, mainly marble and limestone. Marble is abundant in nature and is used by many industries. It can be found in everyday products like toothpaste, medicine, and baby powder.

Calcium carbonate powder (80%), which is non-toxic, is mixed with high-density recycled polyethene (HDPE), a material that can be recycled virtually indefinitely. This mixture creates small white pellets the size and shape of candy. The pellets are squeezed to create a material similar to traditional paper. Solar energy powers the process, which does not use water, bleach, acids, or other chemicals.

Traditional paper making

The U.S., Canada, Brazil and China are among the top wood-pulp-producing countries in the world. The U.S. is the world’s top wood pulp producer, followed by Canada, Brazil and China. Sweden, Finland, and Sweden are also among the leading countries. The production of traditional pulp paper requires a lot of energy and raw materials, as well as lots of chemicals and a lot of water. The wood logs are passed through a debarker to remove the bark, then through chippers, where they are cut into small pieces. They are then pressure-cooked with water and chemicals in digestion, creating a basic wood pulp. The pulp is washed, refined and bleached in a beater. After that, dyes, coatings, and other additives can be added. The separation of the wood pulp results in large amounts of wastewater. In fact, 90 per cent of wood pulp consists of water. The pulp is sprayed onto moving mesh screens, resulting in a mat of paper. This goes through many energy-intensive processes to dry.

What is recycled paper?

Paper is recycled by taking it from our recycling bins and bringing it to a recycling facility where the different types of packaging and paper are separated into grades and types. Paper is washed in soapy water, removing any glue, staples, or plastic film. Paper is placed in a large container and combined with water to make recycled pulp. The recycled pulp is then blended with virgin wood pulp to produce different grades of recycled paper that can be used as newspaper, toilet paper, or packaging materials. Paper can be recycled only five to seven times in total.

Better for the environment and easier to use

Stone paper is a great alternative to wood pulp paper.

• • The product is resistant to water.
  • The fabric is not prone to tear.
  • The solar energy is used to make it.
  • No deforestation; only recycled material is used to produce the product
  • The product is made without adding any chemicals.
  • The product is made without the use of water.

Our notebooks and journals are made with stone paper, which is a more environmentally friendly alternative. We also compensate each purchase by planting one tree to make a positive impact on the environment.