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Hand Made Paper from Waste

The project involves the manufacturing of eco-friendly handmade paper using waste materials such as cotton rags, jute bag waste, and office paper waste. The handmade paper is a high-quality, biodegradable, and sustainable alternative to mill-made paper, suitable for stationery, packaging, and decorative products.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Building & Civil Work2
Plant & Machinery15.75
Furniture & Fixtures0.25
Other Misc. Assets0.4
Working Capital6.61
Total25

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.5
Term Loan16.56
Working Capital Loan5.95
Total25

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment7

Raw materials5

Manufacturing process

  1. Sorting and dusting of raw materials to remove impurities.
  2. Rag chopping into pieces of equal size.
  3. Beating the raw material with water and chemicals in a Hollander beater to form pulp.
  4. Dipping or lifting the pulp onto moulds to form paper sheets.
  5. Couching to transfer wet sheets onto cloth sheets.
  6. Hydraulic pressing to remove excess water.
  7. Drying the sheets in sunlight or solar driers.
  8. Cleaning and sizing with starch.
  9. Calendaring to make the paper smooth and glossy.
  10. Cutting to the required final size.

Market

The market for handmade paper is growing due to increasing environmental awareness. Target segments include offices, educational institutions, and export markets in the USA, Europe, and Australia for stationery, greeting cards, and packaging.

From the project report

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