Stone paper is a type of paper that is made out of calcium carbonate 80% (limestone) and bio-polyethylene resin 20% (HDPE).
Stone paper, also known as limestone paper, rock paper, generically referred to as bio-plastic paper, mineral paper, or rich mineral paper, is a type of strong and durable paper-like material manufactured from calcium carbonate bonded with a small amount of resin high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It is used for stationery, leaflets, posters, books, magazines, bags, packaging, wallpaper, adhesives, tags, in-mold labels, plates, trays, containers, and maps among other uses.
Comparisons have been made between stone paper and traditional paper for applications like book printing in Europe. If the stone paper were to replace coated and uncoated graphic printing stock in Europe, it could potentially reduce the according to CO2 generation by 62%, water consumption by 99.2%, and wood usage by 100%. These results depend however on the type of calcium carbonate used for stone paper and the source of the HDPE. The ratio of oil required to make virgin HDPE for stone paper is such that large scale replacement of traditional paper could save 46% of oil consumption from the current European graphic paper supply with virgin and recycled components.
We are the only only one save our planet for the bright future. This is an example of what we can do more. Keep going and Achieve it!!
Sources:
About Author
