Results
Through One Planet Paper®, Zambia directly or indirectly supports more than 1,000 people’s lives. At the end of 2016, we were certified by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and became the first fair trade certified paper producer in Japan. link here…
Banana paper “One Planet Paper®” has more than 20 environmental and social advantages. In line with the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) that the world is aiming for and fair trade standards, we aim to thoroughly implement “traceability” (making paper with a visible face) in the supply chain.
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Employment of vulnerable groups such as single mothers and HIV positives
Purchase from 45 farmers (support for organic cultivation)
Support for the education of more than 150 children (indirect, cumulative ’12 years onwards)
In 2019, two members’ children will enter the university for the first time
More than 1000 people use solar lamps
Education and installation of mosquito nets to prevent malaria
Providing safe water-Providing safe water from the factory to the villagers (500,000 liters per year)
Transporting sick or injured people to the clinic with teams and villagers
In Africa, it is generally said that about 10 families, relatives and neighbors are supported by one income. One Planet Paper ® supports the lives of more than 1,000 people.
Social and Economical benefits (as of 2019)
- employment of people from extreme poverty areas
- employment of vulnerable groups like single mothers, HIV positive
- 45人の農家からの仕入れ (有機栽培の支援)
- 150人以上の子どもの教育の支え（間接、累計’12年～）
- 1000人以上がソーラーランプを利用
- マラリア予防のための教育と蚊帳の設置
- 安全な水の提供 – 工場でくみ上げる、安全な水を村の人たちにも提供（年間約50万リットル)
- チームや村の人たちで緊急の病気や怪我をした人たちを診療所へ搬送
アフリカでは一般的に、一人の収入に対して約10人の家族や親類、近所の人々が支えられると言われています。ワンプラネット・ペーパー®によって、500人以上の暮らしが支えられています。
Environmental benefits
Conserves forests – banana stalks regenerate within 1 year vs. normal trees 10-30 years
Protecting biodiversity – protecting endangered species habitats and reducing poachers
Supporting Organic Farming – Buying Stems from Organic Banana Farms Only
No chemical substances used in banana fiber production (organic production)
Reducing the environmental impact of paper production – Washi technology produces less energy and water
- 森林保護につながる – バナナの茎の再生は1年以内 vs.一般の木は10年～30年
- 生物多様性を守る – 絶滅危惧種の生息地の保護、密猟者を減らす
- オーガニック農業の支援 – オーガニックバナナ農家のみから茎を買い取り
- バナナ繊維の生産は化学物質ゼロ(オーガニック生産)
- 紙生産での環境負荷の削減 – 和紙技術により、より少ないエネルギーや水で生産
Real photo, clockwise from top left: Organic banana farm, children at school, nearby elephants, solar used in the village, mosquito nets to prevent malaria, open wells to villagers
