And if we could make them without trees, would fewer trees be chopped down? In other words, could finding an alternative means of making paper towels decrease deforestation?
2006-10-11 02:49:04 · 3 answers · asked by Jeremy 2 in Environment
Simply changing what paper towels are made from is not going to make a significant difference in deforestation. Paper towels are generally made from left over parts of trees used for other purposes. Tree are not cut down specifically to make paper towels.
2006-10-11 02:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by CarlaCCC 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How Are Paper Towels Made
2016-11-06 01:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by mcthay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is Bounty made?
We make Bounty from trees that are processed into pulpwood. Long fibers from softwood trees, such as pine and spruce, are used. After debarking, the pulpwood is turned into chips that are cooked. The natural "glue" that holds the fibers together is removed, leaving a fibrous pulp mixture. The pulp goes through cleaners and screens and is bleached to make it absorbent. The pulp then goes through a high-speed paper machine. A translucent substance called resin is added to the mixture to strengthen the paper when it is wet. The water is removed and the fibers bond to form sheets of paper. Two layers of paper are combined with a thin layer of adhesive and embossed to form many tiny air pockets that rapidly attract moisture. Diamond shapes are pressed into the paper to give it a quilted pattern that holds water. Designs made with water-based printing inks are added to some Bounty rolls. For additional information about the papermaking process, visit http://www.wipapercouncil.org/.
2006-10-11 02:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by kitkatish1962 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋