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Inside the Factory Making Wheat Straw into Paper
In this episode of The Manufacturing Podcast, Lucas and Luna visit a factory in the US Midwest that turns wheat straw—a byproduct of grain farming that's often burned—into high-quality paper and packaging. They explore the technology behind the process, the economics of using agricultural residues instead of wood pulp, and what this means for a paper industry under pressure from deforestation concerns and rising costs. Along the way, they discuss the key players, the challenges of scaling up, and whether this could become a blueprint for other agricultural regions. Tune in for a deep…
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