By Lori B Olson


Most stationary products come from paper that is made from wood. Although some of the paper is recycled, there are other things that should be considered. When you opt for alternative products like cotton envelopes, you can make a difference. Here are a few reasons to check into alternative sources for stationary needs.

Saving the Planet

Alternative stationary supplies are not made from wood, and this will use less trees. All over the planet, the forests are rapidly vanishing. Unless this trend stops, most of the forests could be gone, in the future. Once all of these trees are lost, replacing them will no longer be an option.

Disappearing forests can have a large impact on the environment in a number of ways. With fewer trees, there is less oxygen and a lot more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. This is due to the fact that trees produce oxygen and they take in carbon dioxide, in photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas that can contribute to global warming. Global warming can actually be responsible for bringing about an Ice Age.

As more trees are used for paper, less is available for other uses. Wood is an important material in many industries. Most new houses require many types of products that come from trees. The less wood that is used for paper, the better it will be for many other industries that depend on wood.

Preservation

Many types of paper products contain acid, and this acid will eventually destroy the paper, over time. Cotton envelopes do not contain acid. You can use them for things that need to be archived. Many important papers or documents should be kept free from acidic type of papers. When properly stored documents will look good years from now.

Final Thoughts

Some people still think that there is an renewable supply of trees on the planet. However, rain forests are vanishing much faster than they are being replanted. When large amounts of trees are gone, the climate can be drastically altered. When you use cotton envelopes, you are helping to reduce the demand for trees and wood based products. You will also have a material that does not contain any kind of acids that will breakdown the paper, after a few years. This kind of material is perfect for archiving important things.




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