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emondi on June 16, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: A Startup Making Paper Out of Stone, Not Trees

Yes, they use mostly young pines which are easily chipped. I think in about 6 years you can cut them for paper.

try-perforate on June 16, 2017 [–]

8-10 years. Most (~80%) of the power needed in a paper mill is generated from the bark of the tree which is converted into fuel using several chemical mixtures. Overall, the paper industry is actually very sustainable.

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