Pineapple Leaves Are Being Turned Into Paper (S3, E4)

Could discarded pineapple leaves be a viable alternative to tree-based paper? This is an idea that is more for inspiration than anything, because I am not sure this is entirely scalable.  Enjoy!

Here are the articles that I referenced during the show: 

https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/02/24/this-sustainable-packaging-design-is-made-from-discarded-pineapple-leaves-that-grow-into-a-new-plant/
https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/pinyapel-is-a-new-filipino-treeless-paper-made-from-discarded-pineapple-leaves/

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