The undeniable fact is that as a global environmental problem, plastic pollution has attracted worldwide attention. Even the clothes we choose to discard or wear out have never really disappeared. According to the Central Pollution Control Commission of India, India produces an astonishing 3.5 million pounds of plastic waste every year. One third of India’s plastic is used for packaging, and 70% of plastic packaging is quickly decomposed and thrown into garbage. Last year, the Indian government announced a ban on the use of disposable plastic products to slow down the growth of plastic consumption, while stressing that every step is meaningful.

The ban has led to an increase in the use of sustainable products. Although different industries are still looking for ways to create new products and environmentally friendly plastic alternatives, paper products have been proposed as a promising alternative that cannot be ignored. According to industry experts in India, the paper industry can contribute to many applications, including paper straws, paper tableware and paper bags. Therefore, the ban on disposable plastics has opened up an ideal way and opportunity for the paper industry.