Worldwide, new technologies are being developed to conserve global resources, and Japan's latest contribution is innovative methods for reducing the environmental burden of papermaking. We'll see a system already in use in offices, which - in a world first - turns used paper into new, erasing all the printing, and best of all requiring virtually no water. Another revolutionary paper technology uses limestone, a very common rock, as raw material. This gives a paper that's highly liquid- and tear-resistant, and can also replace plastic in many products. VIDEO BY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPANGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Source: Manila Times October 02, 2023 14:07 UTC