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5 ECO MATERIALS Recycled paper Stone paper The production of paper requires a lot of water, which is considered a strain on the environment. Paper products should not go to waste but be recycled instead, which saves on energy and water consump- tion, and reduces waste. Stone paper is a new alternative to paper made from wood pulp. It is by definition not real paper, but a paper- like material made from calcium carbonate and polyethylene, which makes it water and tear resistant as added bonuses. The production of stone paper uses no water, unlike the copious amounts of water used for making paper from wood pulp, which is why stone paper is a more ecological alternative. PLA PLA is short for Polylactic Acid, a type of polyester, which doesn’t sound very “green”. But PLA is made from renewable resources like corn starch and sugar cane and it is a quickly biodegradable material RPET Recycled PET, or RPET, saves on the use of fossil energy. Production of RPET emits 70% less carbon dioxide and uses 90% less water than polyester. Instead of polluting the oceans, millions of throwa- way PET bottles are recycled into new products. Linen Linen is made from flax plant fibres. The flax plant requires little water to grow; only rainwater, no additional irrigation. It takes little energy to process flax and the entire plant is used, leaving no waste. Linen is strong, so it is long-lasting, but the product is also both entirely biodegradable and recyclable. Other recycled materials We are constantly seeking new products that incorporate various sustainable materials. Recycled aluminum is an example of this. Its production requires significantly less energy than making new aluminum and minimizes waste.