What if making paper was as harmless to a tree as making yarn is harmless to sheep? It can be. In the making of traditional Nepalese paper, the a bush called Lokta is stripped of its bark for processing into pulp, but it is left to regenerate. Harvesting the bark is actually beneficial for the long-term health of the plant. Generations have used this paper for centuries, although scholars differ on when and where it was first used.
I recently met a representative from NepalesePaper.com, and I encourage you to look into the paper products. Take a look at their products, and let me know what you think.
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Hey Sarah, Did you see the booth on elephant pooh paper at the Sustainable Lifestyle event last weekend? I thought that was cool too -- and it DOESN'T smell like pooh!
Sean Harry
www.orcms.com
Yes, the elephant paper was interesting. Also sustainable, though not necessarily as palatable. :)
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