A novel approach: Handmade papermaking

Abstract

We can say that handmade paper is the heritage art of India which gives a huge opportunity of creating something novel only with very few resources. The paper industry is a forest based industry. Depleting forest cover is a major cause of concern. Thus the sustainable method for this is handmade paper making. Handmade paper industry is one of the fastest growing industries in India. Paper can be made either synthetically or naturally. Synthetic papers are generally preferred for work yet these papers have unfavorable impact on the climate and this can be replaced by handmade paper. The paper industry is a forest based industry. Depleting forest cover is a major cause of concern. Agricultural waste disposal is a major problem because of the presence of cellulose content and high lignin which results in pollution and affects the environment, which are very difficult to degrade. The misuse of natural resources has come closer to the limits of earth’s capacity. The life cycle of mill made paper actually damages the environment from beginning to the end. Thus the study emphasizes on alternative eco-safe materials for production of handmade paper. The main purpose is to highlight the potential of agriculture waste used as non-wood materials for paper production.