Rock, Paper, Scissors... Print on Tree-Free Paper : DigInfo

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Channel: ikinamo · 2007 · Science & Technology

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DigInfo - http://movie.diginfo.tv - With deforestation and paper use increasing every year, Taiwan LM Technologies  have developed environmentally friendly, tree-free paper made out of rocks. This paper, using a world's first manufacturing process contains 80% Calcium Carbonate. As the paper does not naturally absorb ink, they developed a 5 micron thick coating to allow for inkjet and other forms of printing. The paper is water and tear resistant, easily recyclable and is biodegradable, the rate of which is controlled by adding UV blocking agents.

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