A Story of Paper – By Paper

Today, I am found in every part of the world. I play an important role in every individual’s life. I am known to be the best secret-keeper. I am the one, who holds thousands of sad and happy thoughts, ideas, memories, and feelings. Sometimes, I even become the bearer of anger and aggression. I have always been loyal and faithful to my different owners. And, every person finds different and creative uses of me. But most importantly,  I am someone, you cannot do without.

Who am I?

Paper.

The smooth, crisp sheet of paper you use every day for various reasons, is me. Since the time I was manufactured you and your human kind has used me in several ways. I have listened to and understood more than a trillion words that were written on me. So today, it’s my turn. Today, I will talk and you will listen.

Let’s start with where I come from:

Just like you, I’m immensely proud of my parents. I love and adore them. A child is provided with the best things in the world, only because of the endless sacrifices made by their parents. And, like any other parent, my dear ones sacrificed themselves to bring me in this world. My parents are none other than, TREES. I am made from many softwood trees like spruce, pine, fir, larch, and hemlock, as well as hardwood trees like eucalyptus, poplar, aspen, and birch.

Now that my parents are established, let’s find out my purpose of existence.

Well, to simply put I was made for you. To make your life easy. My basic duty is to make all forms of communication around the world clear and effortless. Me, my brothers and sisters are available in so many forms and in so many different places. Some of us are attached in an infant’s drawing book, some in school note books and text books, some in a young boy or girl’s personal diary, some in important client documents, accounts and legal work. We are almost there everywhere. And we are produced in enormous amounts each day to meet this growing demand. We really are very happy to assist you and be your support in good and bad times. We cherish every moment that you all spend with us. We love the tenderness of a baby’s hand while colouring, enjoy the long nights of studying with different students, and embrace the countless information written and discussed over us across multiple fields,  whether it’s architecture, medical, finance or law.

But sadly, there is something I regret too.

Since decades now, my siblings and I feel that we aren’t treated well. Our worth is not valued amongst the mankind. Primarily, we hate the aspect that our parents- Trees are mercilessly slaughtered for us. Apart from that, we have realised that once our work with you is done we are thrown away in garbage without giving a second thought. After serving my owner for years, you may find me in dust bins, roads, and sometimes even used to serve you delicious chaat and bhel and as a napkin to wipe your hands.

There is nothing we can do unless our owners learn to respect us. We have accepted our faith.

But, recently we see a difference.  We see a better future, not just for us but for you too. Bringing a new ray of hope, companies like Pepaa are creating miracles in this over using world of paper. Pepaa, has come up with new, alternate and sustainable solutions for every paper present on this globe today. Pepaa is here, to put an end to the brutal killing of around 7 billion trees each year. Our parents are now safe and will live a long and healthy life, all thanks to Pepaa.

What does Pepaa do differently to save us?

Pepaa, also provides paper to companies and individuals. But the paper it provides is different.

It delivers handmade and recycled paper. So all of us lying around in garbage, get a new life because of Pepaa. The team of Pepaa delicately prepares us with love and care. I finally feel valued and adored. Pepaa, also infuses high quality seeds in many papers. So when the user is done with our work, he or she doesn’t need to throw us in garbage. But instead, they can bloom me into a beautiful marigold, tomato or a chili plant. All they need to do is plant me in good quality soil and nourish me with enough water and sunlight. A few days after I will decompose in the soil, but the seeds that were infused in me will see the light of a new day, swaying away in cool air

I go back to the roots from where I came. Isn’t that incredible?

Along with this, recycling and infusing seeds in us will help you and your future generations too. How?

This planet will again be surrounded by healthy green trees that provide you with fresh air, food, and shelter. There will no more be paper waste in every corner of the world. All you will see is a green and blue world. And, that’s how it should be. Pepaa, definitely promises me and many more like me a glorious future.