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Its Recyclable:
Kenaf fibers are a very positive addition to the recycling stream. Our Re:Vision product line was developed using recycled kenaf paper mixed with conventional recycled waste paper. Re:Vision is the first and only sheet to contain recycled kenaf paper. Re:Vision answers the question, "Can kenaf paper be recycled?" with a resounding "Yes!"

Promotes Rural Economic Benefit:
Kenaf is a low input, low risk, crop for farmers and it creates primary and secondary jobs in depressed rural areas.

Promotes Sustainable Agriculture:
Because kenaf is grown for the stalk and not the fruit or flower of the plant, insecticides are not used. Herbicide and fertilizer use is limited, and is lower than most other crops a farmer might grow.

Makes sense:
After evaluating over 500 plants, the USDA deemed kenaf the most viable replacement for trees for commercial pulp and paper making in the United States.

Meets Government Requirements:
The government requires a minimum of 30% post consumer waste in paper. Re:Vision meets or beats the recommended requirements.

Both Vision and Re:
Vision kenaf papers provide a better way to produce printed materials without adding to the environmental problems.

American Kenaf
Society - Japan Kenaf Association Joint Meeting Hiroshima, Japan was the site of the October 13-14, 2000 International Kenaf Conference, hosted by the Japan Kenaf Association. The meeting brought together hundreds of members of the Japan Kenaf Network, as well as a healthy representation from other parts of the world.

The Japan Kenaf Network consists of members representing schoolteachers, students, doctors and concerned citizens. On display were beautiful paintings of the kenaf plant done by grade school students, car parts made from kenaf by Toyota, kenaf sandals and hats, and kenaf paper products galore. Tea made from kenaf, kenaf bread, and even kenaf leaf tempura were served.

The U.S. delegation to the conference included Dr. Morris Bitzer of the University of Kentucky, Dr. Gita Ramaswamy of Kansas State University, Dr. Poo Chow of the University of Illinois, Dr. David Kissell of the University of Georgia, Mr. Andrew Kaldor of Ankal, and was led by Mr. Thomas Rymsza of KP Products Inc./Vision Paper .

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