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Growing Sustainably: From Planting to Paper

Oh no! Here we go again. The paper industry is at it—cutting down trees left and right. But is that really the case? Let's bust the myths and uncover the sustainable practices behind modern paper production.

At Kosher, we believe in growing tissues, not cutting down forests. Thanks to advanced agricultural techniques and responsible forestry, the tissue industry can thrive without harming the environment.

The Sustainable Process

Instead of deforestation, our mills work with farmers to grow eucalyptus trees specifically for paper production. This ensures a continuous cycle of regrowth and sustainability.

Step 1: Developing Perfect Sapling

Sustainability starts with research. After intensive study and development, a special variety of eucalyptus is cultivated in mother unit care under controlled conditions to promote healthy development. These trees are not naturally grown but are scientifically cloned to ensure they mature quickly (within three years), making them an ideal renewable source for tissue production. By cloning these trees, we ensure consistent quality, faster growth, and greater resistance to environmental factors. These trees are carefully nurtured and monitored to achieve optimal health before any harvesting begins.

Step 2: Stem extraction and treatment

Unlike traditional forestry, where entire trees are cut down, we take a more sustainable approach. Instead of felling trees, we extract stems from mature trees while keeping them intact. This allows the tree to continue growing while providing the necessary material for sapling development.

Once harvested, they are trimmed to remove long stems, ensuring that only the most viable parts are used. They are then soaked in water to prepare them for the next stage. To protect them from fungal infections, they undergo an antifungal treatment, after which IBA is used as root promoting harmone for better rooting. This ensures a higher survival rate, preventing diseases and promoting robust growth during the initial growth phase.

Step 3: Organised into seedling tray

The treated cuttings are placed in specialized 40-cavity seedling trays for structured and uniform growth during their early growth stages. Specially sourced soil is used to ensure healthy growth of these cloned eucalyptus saplings.

Step 4: Initial Growth in a Controlled Environment

These trays are then transferred to mist chambers, where temperature, humidity, and moisture are carefully controlled. Initially the saplings are exposed to minimal sunlight while being nourished by a fine mist of water. This creates a humid, protected environment, ensuring that the roots develop properly without stress. This step is crucial in helping the saplings transition from cuttings to strong, growing plants.

Step 5: Gradual Exposure to Sunlight & Water

As the saplings begin to develop stronger roots, they are moved to the second mist chamber called Hardening chamber for 15 to 20 days. Here, they are gradually exposed to more sunlight and regular watering to strengthen their resilience. After this period, they are transferred to a third chamber called open holding area, where they receive even more direct sunlight and a higher frequency of watering. This phase is essential for preparing the saplings for life in the real world. SNP - Sodium Nitro Phinolate is used for better growth in hardening chamber and open holding area, this ensures they grow into strong, healthy trees that can thrive in open fields. This makes transitioning of the clones into the natural environment smooth.

Step 6: Transition to the Real World

After controlled nurturing, the saplings are finally ready to be transferred to open farmland. Unlike conventional forestry, where large-scale plantations are cut down all at once, our method ensures continuous reforestation by planting trees as others are harvested.

To promote sustainable farming and encourage local participation, these saplings are sold to farmers at a minimal cost. Farmers plant and nurture these trees on their farm land, benefiting from a renewable, long-term income source. This model empowers rural communities while ensuring the continuous growth of eucalyptus trees.

Step 7: Sustainable Harvesting & Tissue Production

Eucalyptus trees grow to full maturity within three years, making them a sustainable raw material for tissue production. Mills purchase mature trees from farmers, providing them with a stable income and promoting responsible forestry. The harvested trees are processed into high-quality tissue paper, ensuring zero deforestation and minimal environmental impact.

New trees are always being planted as others are harvested
Farmers earn a stable income through sustainable forestry.
The environment remains balanced, preventing deforestation.

By choosing Kosher tissues, you are supporting responsible forestry, empowering farmers, and reducing deforestation. Every sheet you use contributes to a healthier planet.

Message from Managing Director

We at Kosher recognize the urgent need to bridge the growing gap in sustainability—both in ecological balance and resource conservation. We believe that a proactive approach combining resource renewal and responsible consumption is essential.

While tissue paper production relies on trees and plants, responsible forestry and replenishment efforts help maintain this vital resource. However, the current pace of renewal must accelerate. Through our initiatives, we aim to raise awareness about this pressing issue and establish structured programs that enable individuals and communities to contribute to the perpetual regeneration of life-giving trees and plants. Together, we can create a future where sustainability is a shared responsibility, ensuring a greener and healthier planet for generations to come.