# Stone-Made Paper Repap by Ogami is an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Parchment By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repap-by-ogami References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/02/stone-paper.html) & [ogamicollection](http://www.ogamicollection.com/) It is hard to equate the flexible properties of paper to the hard surface of stones, but that is exactly what Repap by Ogami, a company based in Milan, Italy, forces people to do. It is a line of [standard notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manta) crafted out of a not-so-standard material: stone. An eco-friendly alternative to tree-made paper, Repap by Ogami is made from calcium carbonate and non-toxic resins that are bonded together to form a paper-like material. Although seemingly impossible, Repap by Ogami is not only 100% tree-free, it is water-free and requires no need for bleaching or dyeing, thus eliminating the possibility of toxic sludge or pollutants. In addition to being [recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-battery), archival, foldable and tearable, it is also practically water-resistant and wipeable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Paper Alternatives:** The trend of using alternative materials like stone for paper production creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the paper industry. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The trend towards utilizing non-toxic materials and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, as seen with Repap by Ogami, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in manufacturing industries. - **Water-resistant Paper:** The trend of developing water-resistant and wipeable paper products, such as Repap by Ogami, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries that require durable and long-lasting paper materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Paper Manufacturing:** The paper manufacturing industry can explore the use of alternative materials and environmentally friendly processes to create sustainable paper products. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The stationery and office supplies industry can tap into the demand for eco-friendly paper alternatives and water-resistant paper products. - **Packaging and Labeling:** The packaging and labeling industry can benefit from the development of water-resistant and tearable paper materials that can withstand various environmental conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Stone Paper-Made Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-shoot.md) - [Bamboo Sugarcane Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-free-paper-towels.md) - [Sustainable Eraser Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maped.md) - [Cost-Effective Upcycled Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rescript.md) - [Paper Mable-Made Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-home.md) - [Strong Bamboo Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-eco-paper.md) - [Absorbent Reusable Paper Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-paper-towel.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Stationery Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabercastells.md)