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Treeless Paper Made from Elephant Dung

I’m giving the nine-year-old inside of you permission to giggle hysterically right now because I certainly did when I first read “elephant dung stationery”. Whether you call it doo-doo, poop or dung, you know those are the few words that have the ability to make you cringe and laugh simultaneously.

That’s why I had to share this eco-paper with you. It’s absolutely genius.

Karl Wald, the entre”poo”neur behind Mr. Ellie Pooh has us, along with a bevy of journalists, obsessing over his eco-friendly line of exotic gifts, stationery, office supplies and other sustainable paper products, all partially made from elephant dung.

Oh, and if you’re thinking, “elephant dung paper – this stuff must stink,” nope, – it’s odorless.

Why harvest dung?

Since an elephant’s diet is all vegetarian, the waste produced is basically raw cellulose. Thoroughly cleaned and processed, the cellulose is converted into a uniquely beautiful textured product, marketed as “Ellie Pooh Paper”.

All of the products are handmade and are made out of 100% recycled paper made from 75% elephant dung fibers and 25% post consumer paper using natural vegetative binding agents in the paper-making process and water-soluble salt dyes for coloring.

Through their sales, they support “project peace paper,” a Sri Lankan conservation program aimed at providing jobs in areas where elephants are being destroyed. Together with their paper partners (Maximus, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka), they have grown and developed paper facilities placed in human/elephant conflict areas of Sri Lanka.

Today, Insider’s receive 40% off

There is no need to be enrolled in school to be excited for our Back to School Insider Deals

All month long we are going to give you fun tidbits and learnings about organic lifestyles, products, projects and much more while giving you the most fantastic weekly deals ever.

Lesson 1. Why letterpress stationery is so special

Unlike more modern printing processes, letterpress requires high-quality materials and a talented craftsman. The iron and the ink, the mechanics of the press, and the spirit of the pressman suffuse each printed piece with character that is immediately evident. The result is stationery with a distinct, tile quality unsurpassed by other printing methods; the words on paper are felt as well as read.

delphine is a fine letterpress stationery and design company that we adore on Abe’s Market. Their designs are whimsical with a modern flare.

Erika Firm, delphine’s award-winning designer and founder, is the daughter of a commercial artist and an engineer.

She has worked at magazines, newspapers and dotcoms. All along the way, however, she was freelancing and designing cards and invitations for friends and family. It turned into a full time business after a late night of champagne toasts (and, let’s be honest here, tequila shots) at a sublime seaside wedding. Her stationery business was born!

Today, enjoy 35% off a handmade journal and tote.