# Eco-Friendly Stone Paper Karst’s Notebooks are Made Primarily from Stone and Resin By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-09-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karst References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90406976/this-company-wants-to-disrupt-the-90b-paper-industry-with-books-made-of-stone?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [karststonepaper](https://karststonepaper.com/) In an era when consumers are seeking to limit their use of natural resources such as paper, Karst -- a new paper provider and distributor -- has set itself apart with the launch of its new stone-derived paper. The material of these sustainable pages is not the only intriguing aspect of the paper, it is also waterproof and tear-resistant. Moreover, Krast's paper is fully recyclable, biodegradable, and carbon neutral. This new stone paper is a great solution to traditional paper that's made from trees and could drastically revolutionize the paper industry and help prevent climate change. As trees remove carbon from the atmosphere, eco-conscious consumers will be drawn to products like Karst's stone-derived paper that help prevent deforestation and support healthy eco-systems. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Karst's stone-derived paper could lead to a trend in creating eco-friendly versions of traditional products. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The waterproof and tear-resistant aspects of Karst's stone paper could disrupt the traditional paper packaging industry and encourage the use of more eco-friendly options. - **Circular Economy:** Karst's fully recyclable and biodegradable stone paper could lead to a circular economy trend in the paper industry, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Paper Manufacturing:** The paper industry could benefit from implementing sustainable practices and utilizing eco-friendly materials, like Karst's stone-derived paper. - **Packaging Industry:** The waterproof and tear-resistant aspects of Karst's stone paper could disrupt the traditional paper packaging industry by encouraging the use of more sustainable and eco-friendly options. - **Printing Industry:** The printing industry could reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainability by adopting Karst's stone paper as an eco-friendly printing material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Paper-Made Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-shoot.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabercastells.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Sustainable Eraser Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maped.md) - [Cost-Effective Upcycled Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rescript.md) - [Sustainable Carton-Style Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elopak-paperboard.md) - [Bamboo Sugarcane Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-free-paper-towels.md) - [Engineered Granite Stone Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sintered-stone.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md)