This is Growing Paper, a local business you need to check out:
Founder Roxanne Schumann teamed up with her friend Nileta Knoetzen in 2009, starting the business with some second-hand paper-making equipment and a goal.
They embedded the paper with seeds so that once discarded, the paper could be planted and grow into flowers, herbs, or vegetables.Now, the business has a team of permanent employees creating recycled paper products for various commercial and artistic applications. Along with the founders’ passion for their innovative products, they also aim to actively create jobs as the business expands.With secure employment being a priority for the business, Growing Power provides ongoing training and life skills workshops for their employees, and aims to put people in positions suited to their abilities and interests.
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