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Reports on developments concerning the use of alternative fiber paper in the United States as of summer 1995. Earth Island Institution's Forest Friendly Paper Campaign's plans to release its book Forest Friendly Paper Guide' in 1996; Increase in the number of organizations using paper produced from the Kenaf plant; Advantages of using Kenaf-based paper.

Reports on the increase in prices of paper products in the United States. Increase in worldwide demand for newsprint; Reasons for the paper price increase. INSETS: Clean paper: A symbol solution.;Tree-free to the rescue..

Provides an overview on the use of kenaf paper in the United States. `Earth Island Journal's request for President Bill Clinton to promote the use of tree-free paper; US Department of Agriculture's acquisition of kenaf-plat paper to publish the proceedings of the Second International Biomass Conference; Organizations that uses kenaf paper.

Reports on the commercial production of paper made from hemp in the United States. Development of a technique to increase the production and lower the cost of hemp paper; TreeFree EcoPaper Co.'s sale of note pads and letter paper from a 50-50 blend of hemp and cereal straw.