Petra Paper - 80% Rock

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szmaine

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I work in a lab- all kinds of weird stuff comes through the door.

One of the weirdest just came in...
A paper sample made of 80% rock as the logo on it says -

(broken link removed to http://www.propa.net/blog/new-petra-paper-bags-14.html)

feels pretty tough, I can tear it but it gives a little rubbery stretch before letting go...kinda cool.
 
Cool. If I write a report on that stuff, would it carry more weight with the boss?
 
Interesting, could be a nice improvement. So once you get past the propaganda, what happens to the 20% poly as it degrades?
 
Into the landfill I'm sure or washed out with the waste in a recycling facility.

But if the stuff finds a niche as a plastic substitute for some applications - apparently it is fairly water proof - then that would be and 80% improvement.

But I'm sure it will just be marketed for any application that can make money...
 
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