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Pulp is the main ingredient in the papermaking process. Pulp can be made from a variety
of materials: wood pulp, recycled paper, cotton, flax, straw, and bamboo.
Applications
Paper is a critical part of life found almost everywhere.
- Building and automotive applications include car insulation, tar paper,
flooring, counter top laminates and gypsum wall board.
- Office supplies of writing paper, envelopes, receipts, checks, etc.
- Recreational uses can include playing cards, coloring books, photographs,
board games, kites and party favors to name a few.
- Household items like facial and bath tissue, sponges, disposable diapers,
paper plates and cups, wallpaper.
- Medical items include bandages, surgical gowns and masks, gauze, etc.
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