The paper products created by The Great Elephant Poo Poo Paper Company are actually made from dried elephant dung. There is no need to be shocked, the whole process is actually very enlightening and reassuring of the cleanliness of these stylish environment friendly stationeries. These healthy and sustainable products are made in Asia using age old paper making techniques evolved locally over hundreds of years. Their designs are original and available to buy all over the world.

The process of turning manure into paper is very laborious and so interesting I thought I’d share it with you.

First they collect the naturally dried elephant compost from elephant conservation parks. At the paper-making factory the dung goes through a pre-rinse with water, which leaves only the fibrous material that comes from bamboo, fruit and grass elephants’ diet is rich in. Afterward the fibres are boiled to ensure the pulp is super clean. More natural fibres from banana trees and pineapples are added for extra paper thickness and strength. The moist fibres are then separated into small quantities of about 300-400 grams each and spread over a mesh tray and left to dry naturally for a few hours. Once dry the sheet of paper is peeled of and ready for production.