Tree-free paper

Tree-free paper or tree-free newsprint describes an alternative to wood-pulp paper by its raw material composition. It is claimed to be more eco-friendly considering the product's entire life cycle.

Sources of fibre for tree-free paper include:^[1]

• agricultural residues (i.e. bagasse, husks and straw)
• fibre crops and wild plants, such as bamboo, kenaf, hemp, jute, and flax
• textiles and cordage wastes

Non-fibre sources include:

• calcium carbonate bound by a non-toxic high-density polyethylene resin

See also

• Paper
• Cotton paper
• Paper recycling
• Wood-free paper

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