Like any type of paper, it has a number of advantages and disadvantages due to its characteristics
Advantages
- It is water and tear resistant.
- This paper has no grain direction, making it incredibly smooth compared to normal paper.
- It is less environmentally damaging, as the CO2 is neutralised by the trees. By cutting down trees to make paper, the earth is less able to handle CO2 emissions, which play a major role in climate change.
- The paper is easy to recycle because it is photodegradable. It dissolves over time when exposed to sunlight.
Disadvantages
- It cannot be used to the same extent with printers because it is more sensitive to heat than normal paper.
- It degrades if left too long in the sun.
- It is more expensive to manufacture than normal paper and therefore more expensive for consumers and businesses to purchase.
