Sources of Paper and Boards

• What are the raw materials used to make paper and boards?

  Pulped wood fibers
• What is the difference between softwood and hardwood trees in paper production?

  Softwood has longer fibers for strength
• What type of fibers do hardwood trees provide for paper production?

  Shorter fibers for smoother finishes
• What is the role of sodium hydroxide in chemical pulping?

  It removes lignin to produce higher-quality papers
• What does lignin do in wood fibers?

  It acts as glue holding fibers together
• What are the environmental impacts of deforestation versus recycling in paper production?

  • Deforestation leads to habitat loss and biodiversity decline
  • Recycling reduces waste and conserves resources
  • Recycling uses less energy compared to producing new paper
• How do technologies like enzymatic pulping benefit paper production?

  They reduce waste and energy use
• What is the main advantage of using softwood trees in paper production?

  They provide longer fibers for strength
• What is the main disadvantage of using hardwood trees in paper production?

  They provide shorter fibers, affecting strength