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| Alternatives - Kenaf |
Kenaf is an agricultural crop related to cotton that is a good replacement for wood, particularly in paper. In the United States, interest in kenaf began during World War II when the country was experiencing a fiber shortage. Kenaf grows quickly, reaching 12-14 feet in 4-5 months and generally requires fewer chemicals to manufacture into paper compared to virgin wood. RCA Documents Factsheet -- Using Less Wood: Focus on Kenaf [Get Acrobat] Other Documents New Crop FactSheet: Kenaf Purdue University, Center for New Crops & Plant Products Kenaf: an Emerging New Crop Industry by Charles S. Taylor, New Crops: Proceedings of the Second National Symposium, Purdue University |
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