A much better biodegradable alternative is already available and has been for thousands of years, hemp, or specifically Industrial Hemp. Paper from IH is recyclable 7 times as against 4 times for wood-pulp based paper. IH is ready to be harvested in 4 to 6 months, as against 25 to 50 years for trees. IH absorbs 4 times more CO2 per acre than trees, and also releases more Oxygen into the atmosphere than trees. provides fibre for textiles, and seeds for oil, (seedcake as feed for dairy and fishing industries). Plus 25,000 other products.
Published by Hartej Baksh Singh, Managing Partner at Quintillion Business Solutions LLP
A much better biodegradable alternative is already available and has been for thousands of years, hemp, or specifically Industrial Hemp.
Paper from IH is recyclable 7 times as against 4 times for wood-pulp based paper.
IH is ready to be harvested in 4 to 6 months, as against 25 to 50 years for trees.
IH absorbs 4 times more CO2 per acre than trees, and also releases more Oxygen into the atmosphere than trees.
provides fibre for textiles, and seeds for oil, (seedcake as feed for dairy and fishing industries).
Plus 25,000 other products.
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I suppose that the water footprint is better for stone? growing more water efficient than using other waste?
Published by Trudi Schifter, CEO and Founder AquaSPE