Stewo’s new wrapping paper range is an environmentally friendly and trendy alternative in every
respect. The basis is grass fibres, hay to be precise, from European compensation areas or sports
facilities. Grass grows very quickly and can be harvested several times a year. In addition, its regional
availability guarantees short transport routes. For production, the raw material is ground, sorted
through sieves and pressed into pellets. No chemical processing is necessary, as is the case with
pulp production. As a result, the energy and water consumption during production is significantly
lower.
The pellets are mixed with classic wood fibres for optimal stability of the paper and further
processed into paper. Stewo Grass Papers consist of 30% grass fibres or hay and 70% classic wood
pulp from European sources. After use, the paper can be fed into the waste paper recycling circuit.
Advantages of grass fibre
over wood pulp:
- 97 % Energy reduction
- 99 % water reduction
- Up to 75 % CO2 reduction
- Without chemical treatment
- Short transport routes
