All About Paper
Paper is one of the most consumed products in the world and, for centuries, is part of the daily life of humanity. As a basic means of education, communication and information for most people, it composes books, newspapers, magazines, documents and letters and thus contributes to the transmission of knowledge. It also serves a wide range of commercial and residential uses, such as cartons, food packaging and hundreds of other products, computer print sheets for a variety of hygiene and cleaning products.
In the wake of technological advances, applications diversify to make life easier for consumers and businesses, governments and institutions.
To meet this need, the production and consumption of paper is paramount within sustainable standards, a challenge for which the industry is attentive, innovates, invests and achieves positive results.
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It is important to emphasize that the paper produced in Brazil originates from planted trees, a renewable resource. In addition, the paper is recyclable, that is, much of it returns to the productive cycle after consumption. In addition to these advantages, the industry is advancing with continued improvements to cleaner production and lower impact.
Brazil is a major world producer of paper and, in addition to supplying the domestic market, exports products mainly to countries in Latin America, the European Union and North America.
Types and Applications
Paper has multiple applications. It is used for printing (books, newspapers, magazines) and writing (notebooks, single sheets, commemorative cards), it consists of food packaging, medicines, clothes and dozens of other products and is also used for sanitary purposes (napkins, and absorbents). It also has special utilities, such as stamps, paper money and coffee filters and motor motors, among many other examples.
The roles have varied classifications, according to their characteristics and uses, increasingly diverse as industrial advances and the needs of the consumer. There are Printing and Writing Papers, Packaging Papers, Cardboard Paper, Special Papers, and Toilet Papers.
Also called tissue paper, they make up sheets or rolls of low weight, used for personal hygiene and household cleaning, such as toilet paper, tissues, paper towels and napkins. Besides the virgin fibers, they have as a characteristic of their composition the use of recycled chips of good quality.
The main types of sanitary papers are:
- Toilet Paper - Specifically used in toilets, it may have one or more sheets and different degrees of softness.
- Napkin - May include chemically treated chips. Texture and absorption are some of its attributes.
- Hand Towels - Usually used commercially, consumed in rolls or sheets interleaved.
- Kitchen Towels - Destined for residential consumption for general cleaning, such as sinks and stoves.
- Handkerchiefs - They can use good quality, chemically treated shavings and have a lower weight and are useful for facial cleansing.