Why should we use Handmade Paper?

There has always been a growing concern that manufacturing of  mill made paper leads to deforestation thus causing harm to the environment. In an attempt to minimize the same, we have an alternate paper in the form of Handmade Paper which is made from absolute waste. In order to use it we must understand the benefits of using Hand made paper. 

Benefits of Using Handcrafted sheets -

1. Stops deforestation 
2. Made from cotton and paper waste, hence recycles the waste.
3. Handmade sheet once used can again be recycled and made into paper. 
4. Sustainable and robust in nature. 
5. Handmade Paper is wood free. 
6. The paper-making process uses 50% less energy, 75% less water and chemicals as compared to mill made paper. 
7. Reduces air pollution by 70% and uses most eco-friendly means of energy for drying - solar energy.

Additional advantages of using Handmade sheets - 

Handmade recycled paper process is instrumental in generating employment as the name suggests it is a hand done process. The paper can be used in a spectrum of products varying from handmade paper notebooks, wrapping sheets, drawing books to paper sculptures, furniture, lamp shades and many more products of value. Invention of Seed paper has further added value to the handcrafted paper.

Conclusion - 

It's never too late to take steps towards protecting the environment from getting further damaged - using Handmade Paper is one of the solutions to it. If conscious efforts are made then every sphere of our life where mill made paper plays a part can be easily replaced by Hand made Paper.