Small Steps, Big Impact: Choosing Sustainable Products for a Greener Future

Sustainable products aren’t normally at the top of our minds as we ring in the new year, though many of us are reflecting on the changes we’d like to make and stirring with a desire to be better. What if we told you that switching to eco-friendly products could help you achieve those goals while also benefiting the planet? Going with the sustainable choice plays an important role in reducing our environmental footprint and tackling global challenges like climate change, deforestation, and extreme weather events such as floods. By choosing sustainable options, you can contribute to a healthier planet and a fairer society, showing that small changes by a lot of people can lead to a big, positive impact.

What Makes Something a Sustainable Product?

As sustainability becomes more than just a trend as the years go on, people often find themselves asking questions like “what is a sustainable product?” or “what makes a product sustainable?”. You’ve come to the right place to answer these questions.

A sustainable product is any creation that uses resources in a responsible manner, made with the intention of minimizing environmental and social impact, and is economically practical throughout its life cycle. From its raw material to its final form, it should not deplete natural resources, requiring minimal energy and waste to produce. It can fulfil the needs of people today while ensuring the environment can continue to meet the needs of future generations.

POOPOOPAPER – A Creative Approach to Sustainability

POOPOOPAPER prioritizes people and planet in the creation of our sustainable products. We take elephant dung, a material that would otherwise be discarded, and upcycle it to create handmade paper sheets and eco-friendly paper products. Our Poop to Paper Process also uses no harmful chemicals like chlorine or bleach in its production, paying homage to traditional paper-making processes. To add to that, our papers are colored with soy-based inks and edible food coloring, ensuring they are totally natural and non-toxic. This means that the water used in our production process can be reused for future production runs or to irrigate nearby agricultural crops. It’s a wonderful closed-loop process that makes the most of what we have, practicing sustainability through and through.

In addition to that, talented local craftspeople are behind the manufacturing of our eco-friendly paper products. Our sustainable business uses a flexible, cottage-based production system, where most of our artisans (over 95% women) can work from home while managing their household duties. The income they earn often supplements their family’s agriculture-based earnings. We also provide jobs to many ethnic minorities from rural villages, including families who have relocated from nearby Burma to Thailand for better opportunities. We help arrange work permits, sponsorship, and even guide our staff through the process of obtaining ID cards, which are needed to access local government benefits and services.

We believe that small, everyday changes made by people all over the world can eventually add up to a significant positive impact. An eco-friendly paper company like ours might seem small in the grand scheme of things, but it’s a step in the right direction — our way of doing what we can in our little corner of the world. If more individuals, businesses, and communities begin to embrace sustainable products and practices, inspire a cultural shift toward valuing the planet we all share, those small efforts will build over time, creating meaningful change on a global scale. It’s proof that no act is too small when it comes to building a more sustainable future.

Sharing Sustainable Products with Others

There’s really no downside to switching to sustainable products where you can. Not only do you get to use a unique product with an amazing backstory, but it also offers the opportunity to spark curiosity and conversation. Who wouldn’t be intrigued by learning that you’re writing on paper made from elephant poop? It's not just better for the planet, it’s also a conversation starter that can bring people closer together, encouraging the sharing of knowledge and strengthening connections.

POOPOOPAPER even offers educational kits that make learning about sustainability fun and engaging, especially for younger audiences. Teachers often discover our products and seize the opportunity to educate their students about the world of sustainability with it. After all, it’s easier to get a concept across when paired with a funny story, and there’s not a single child that won’t giggle at the mention of ‘poop’, Our Educational Instruction Kit is designed to provide an interactive learning experience with small samples of Elephant POOPOOPAPER, along with clear and insightful information on how it’s made.

Choose Sustainable Products for A Better Tomorrow

Whether you're already committed to sustainability or just beginning to explore eco-friendly choices, POOPOOPAPER offers a unique and fun way to make a difference. As cliché as it sounds, you truly can be the change you want to see in the world. Small steps, like using handmade recycled paper for wrapping gifts or switching to an eco-friendly notebook, might seem insignificant on their own, but if everyone embraced even one sustainable habit, it would create a meaningful shift. Our line of eco-friendly gifts is perfect for adding a touch of sustainability to your holiday season — whether for yourself or a loved one. This new year, let’s inspire positive change, one small step at a time.