We are supposed to be moving to a “paperless society”, thanks to email, the internet and other technologies transforming how the public consume their media. But sometimes having the paper version is either convenient, necessary – or just nice.
Thankfully, it is possible to make paper without timber and water, without chlorine or acids, and without waste, using only a third of the carbon footprint.
Designed in Sydney, Australia, Karst Stone Paper aims to disrupt the paper industry with its stylish notebooks and sketchpads made from stone. These are smoother, brighter and more durable than traditional paper; they are also waterproof and tear-resistant.
Calcium carbonate is one of the most abundant substances on Earth, so these products let you create more responsibly. Waste stone produced by the mining and construction industry is repurposed – crushed into a powder, and combined with a non-toxic, recyclable binding agent to make stone paper. Not one drop of water and not one tree was harmed in the making of these notebooks.
Their manufacturing process is powered in part by solar energy and leaves a 60% smaller carbon footprint than traditional paper. Watch their video to learn more.
Gmund also develops new material for paper other than trees. Gmund Bier Paper is made with malt, yeast and hops left over from brewing, recycled beer labels and chlorine-free pulp.
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We are supposed to be moving to a “paperless society”, thanks to email, the internet and other technologies transforming how the public consume their media. But sometimes having the paper version is either convenient, necessary – or just nice.
Thankfully, it is possible to make paper without timber and water, without chlorine or acids, and without waste, using only a third of the carbon footprint.
Designed in Sydney, Australia, Karst Stone Paper aims to disrupt the paper industry with its stylish notebooks and sketchpads made from stone. These are smoother, brighter and more durable than traditional paper; they are also waterproof and tear-resistant.
Calcium carbonate is one of the most abundant substances on Earth, so these products let you create more responsibly. Waste stone produced by the mining and construction industry is repurposed – crushed into a powder, and combined with a non-toxic, recyclable binding agent to make stone paper. Not one drop of water and not one tree was harmed in the making of these notebooks.
Their manufacturing process is powered in part by solar energy and leaves a 60% smaller carbon footprint than traditional paper. Watch their video to learn more.
Gmund also develops new material for paper other than trees. Gmund Bier Paper is made with malt, yeast and hops left over from brewing, recycled beer labels and chlorine-free pulp.