Worldwide, more than 163 million tonnes of new pulp is produced each year. Over 95 million tonnes of reclaimed fibres are added to that in making an annual 246 million tonnes of new paper and board. Cereal Paper Temora NSW farmer-environmentalist Ian Thompson has begun a small business making paper from either cereal straw or pin rushes. Ian reduces the grasses to a pulp and presses them into paper to produce quality business cards and wedding invites. His property is also a declared sanctuary in order to deter shooters and non-conservation minded people 7 .
College students grow, harvest and process the banana stalks.
The end products include recycled staionery, notepads, journals, cards, boxes, art supplies and envelopes. There is no residual banana smell, but the texture is smooth and appearance very attractive. The high quality office papers can be used in printers and copiers.quality. Michael Pilarski is the author of Restoration Forestry - an International Guide , and Restoration Forestry in Australia . See also Restoration Forestry .