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Rock Paper

Susan Flamm

I know what you're thinking...rock, paper, scissors.



Actually, I’m talking about the packaging for our newest product line, Unpeeled All-Natural Handmade Soaps. In an effort to make our soap packaging recyclable but waterproof, sustainable and non-toxic, we decided to use Rock Paper.


Rock Paper is a mineral/calcium carbonate/rock based paper with a proprietary binding agent to hold it all together. This proprietary binder imparts several distinctive qualities to Rock Paper:


  • Water resistance

  • Stretchability

  • Flexibility


The production process for Rock Paper is noteworthy for its environmental considerations:


  • It requires no water, eliminating wastewater concerns

  • No harmful chemicals are used in its manufacture

  • The inherent properties of its components provide its waterproof nature


Unlike traditional paper, which typically undergoes post-production coloring, Rock Paper incorporates pigments during the production process. Additionally, Rock Paper non-toxic and vegan friendly.


Rock Paper was originally designed with packaging in mind but you can also purchase it as art paper through their on-line store, Rockpaper.Store. It is acid free making it archival, mildew resistant, mold resistant and insect resistant.


Manufacturing of Rock Paper is a sustainable process. Here are sustainability statements provided by the manufacturer.


Rock Paper Store art paper products vs. a coated paper wrapper with the same weights and manufactured with US supply chain should produce:


  • CO2 production savings (kg CO2 eq-/kg): 57%

  • CO2 end of life-landfill saving (kg CO2 eq-/kg): 81%

  • Water footprint production savings (m3): 66%



Rock Paper Store art paper is recyclable. Depose of paper in any plastic recycling storage container.




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