But this is only a short-term solution. The long-term solution is to build means of transportation that use solar power or some other form of renewable nonpolluting energy. We can cut back right now on our use and waste of paper products. That again is only part of the solution. What we need to do is start the cultivation of plants that grow quickly, can be used for paper production, and be turned into compost when discarded.
Science has the necessary information as to what plants are suitable.
One of the best plants for the production of paper, as well as clothing, is hemp. Now as you all know, hemp has been caught up for years in a legal dispute. It s time to take a closer look at that issue. Papyrus is another possible source of paper. And there are more.