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1. THE PAPER CHASE.

Author

Motavalli, Jim

Subjects
*PAPER, *PAPERMAKING, *PAPER industry, *PAPER recycling, *ENVIRONMENTALISTS, *PUBLISHING, *KENAF, *HEMP
Abstract

Discusses alternatives to tree-based paper. Contribution of the paper industry to pollution; Efforts of environmental groups and activists to promote the use of recycled paper; Pursuit of publishers to find alternatives to tree-based paper; Information on kenaf and hemp as alternative sources for making paper. INSETS: Finding Fibers;Taking Action.

Published
2004

2. Environmentalists switch to tree-free paper.

Subjects
ADVERTISING campaigns, KENAF, PAPERMAKING, ENVIRONMENTAL protection, ENVIRONMENTALISTS, PAPER products, POSTERS, PAPER
Abstract

The article reports that 1995 Earth Day posters and personal stationary with tree-free paper has been sold by a group of environmentalists in the U.S. The papers used in making the posters and personal stationary were made from kenaf plant, an African bamboo-like plant related to hibiscus that grows more rapidly compared to trees.

Published
1995