What is the stone paper?

Stone paper is a new material between paper and plastic,it doesn't come from fibers of plants,or cutting down the tree,requires no bleaches, acids, alkali, or other potentially dangerous ingredients to achieve its white color,just  by limestone(70-80% calcium carbonate contains) and 20-30% polyethylene resin.



 

Characteristics of stone paper

The manufacturing of stone paper materials produces no pollution to the air, rivers, and waterways with any harmful chemicals.
Stone paper can be written as plant fiber papers do,also can be used as plastic packaging does. It has features of simple processing technology,big investment,high output and low energy consumption.
 

Advantages and disadvantages of stone paper

Advantages

• Due to its composition,it is resistant to grease and washable. The feel is similar to that of tissue paper.
• It is less environmentally damaging, no much air pollution,no much water pollution. By cutting down trees to make paper, the earth is less able to handle CO2 emissions, which play a major role in climate change.
• The paper is easy to recycle because it is photodegradable. It dissolves over time when exposed to sunlight.

Disadvantages

• It cannot be used to the same extent with printers because it is more sensitive to heat than normal paper.
• It degrades if left too long in the sun.
• It is more expensive to manufacture than normal paper and therefore more expensive for consumers and businesses to purchase.

What is stone paper used for?

It is the perfect and sustainable packaging for give-aways, information materials – and even for food. 

The treeless paper is also great for labels, envelopes, calendars, notepads, maps, workbooks – and many other applications!