Most
of the paper we use on daily basis is made from trees. More and more paper is
made from recycled paper. But some have gone even a step further and have
started using a new significantly more environmentally friendly methods and
materials. One of them is Sabīne Koklačova the founder of Bungala.
Paper
made from grass is a unique product. It’s made from a special Latvian grass,
which is cut at the very prime of summer. Paper is 100% handmade. Production
process takes three days. For approximately 20 hours grass is being cooked; then
the mixture is poured into a wooden frame to get the correct shape. Later it is
placed on a paper or wood to dry out. The final product is unique and the edition
is limited.
Besides
making paper from grass, hay, cannabis and even jeans, Bungala is producing
design paper. During the designing process ingredients like flowers, herbs,
tea, coffee and many more are added.
The
idea was born with a little help of her friend who worked for paper making
company. The guy with his activities inspired Sabīne to try to make paper from
untraditional materials. So more than six month period of experiments started.
Finally the correct approach was found.
Money,
money, money makes the world go round. Turns out - not always. Paper making
business is very democratic in terms of funds. All you need at the beginning is
available around you free of charge. As Sabīne says: “All you need to start
your own business is your head and a computer.”
Sabīne
is a graduate of BA School of business and finance where she studied Business
Innovation and Product Development. She admits that business knowledge has
helped her a lot. It gave her strategic thinking, developed ability to set
realistic targets and to identify possible future development areas. Above all entrepreneur
must be a generalist – business shark/ IT guru/ artist/ designer. And a little
bit crazy.
When
having your own business not only sunny days will be ahead of you. Being 20
something Sabīne’s hair last summer almost turned grey. The hardest is the implementation
phase.
Despite
all the obstacles young entrepreneurs face on their way to success, Sabīne
encourages to try. Before leaving paid job, you should experiment whether the idea
will work. Start small, test, ask for a feedback, and find what is missing or
what may be improved. Mix things endlessly; look for new opportunities.
Ready
to try to make your own paper or even start paper making business? Little
tutorial below:
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will find more about Bungala and it’s products:
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