Narrowing Down To Various Uses Of Seed Paper

Climate change today has become an existential threat, with almost all the organisms on the planet experiencing its effects. Whether it be a honey bee hopelessly searching for flowers around the slashed and burnt lands or a polar bear shifting his habitat away from the edge as the ice keeps on melting, all have fallen prey to climate change. And of course, humans, who still keep on fueling the fire by generating more plastics and setting up more slaughterhouses, face the consequences of this destructive phenomenon.

There’s no time left for us to take climate change casually. It’s high time we wake up and start working for undoing it. Each of us needs to bring sustainability to our lifestyles by opting for eco-friendly products and materials. 

Putting everything into the monstrous single-use plastic bags is not an option. Cutting down trees to produce more paper is not a good idea either. Then what should we do? Do you think that you have to do something extraordinary to undo climate change? If yes, then you probably have not heard about plantable seed paper. Keep reading. 

Seed Paper: The superhero

Yes! You have read that right. Botanical seed paper is a superhero that will help you to save the earth. Just like any other piece of paper, seed paper is biodegradable, and also, it is much easier to decompose a seed paper than the regular paper that takes no less time than plastic to decompose in landfills. 

The best part about our superhero is that it is made out of recycled paper pulp or post-consumer materials, and thus, no trees are harmed while manufacturing it. An eco-friendly paper has seeds embedded in it that can grow into full-fledged plants.

How to plant plantable seed paper?

Once you’ve made the use out of a seed paper and wish to discard it, cut it into smaller pieces, and bury them in loose, damp soil. Keep the buried paper damp by watering it regularly until you see a sapling protruding out of it. 

Multipurpose seed paper

Just like any other sheet of paper, plantable seed paper can be crafted into an endless number of items. 

• Paper bags: You can easily DIY a paper bag out of this paper by following online tutorials. These bags are an excellent alternative to regular paper bags that are hard to decompose or single-use plastic bags that are even hard to dispose of. These bags are recyclable, and that is why they also help you save some money.

• Origami: Seed paper can also be used to practice the art of origami. Square shaped sheets of this paper can be folded in several ways to make intricate designs. However, due to the slight thickness of this paper, the possibilities of the models get restricted.

• Gift wrapping: Rejecting those shiny plastic gift wrappings, you can pack your gifts in beautiful pastel colors of botanical seed paper to make it appear minimalistic, yet sophisticated. Also, by gifting a seed paper, you encourage your friends to opt for such eco-friendly materials.

• Paintings: Handmade seed paper makes an excellent canvas for you to paint or print your imagination. The texture of these papers can be used for writing, painting, or even printing with water-based organic colors. These beautiful paintings, when framed and hung, are sure to amp up the mood of your room. Just make sure that the print should not be too small to avoid the paint to bleed as seed paper is uncoated. Also, prevent letterpress, because this way, the seeds can get crushed.

FAQs

When is the best time to plant seed paper?

If you wish to plant indoors, seed papers can be planted anytime. And if you want an outdoor plant, then the best time is just before spring so you can witness the beauty of blossoming flowers during the springtime.

Does seed paper actually work?

Indeed it does. Due to the biodegradable material, the paper decomposes inside the soil, exposing the seeds. The seeds, when given the right conditions, germinate and produce fresh saplings.

How long does it take for seedlings to grow out of a seed paper?

Generally, you’ll be able to see planting protruding out of the soil after ten days of burying the paper. However, it varies according to the variety of seed used while making the seed paper and the conditions of the weather around your area.

• Explore your imagination

Now that we’ve convinced you about the benefits of plantable seed paper, it is time for you to explore your creativity and imagination. Pull out those scissors or paints and make the best out of these fantastic, eco-friendly earth saviors.