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Hemp Paper vs Tree Pulp Paper "Using a Hollander Beater [like the one pictured above], hemp paper was made that was stronger, with similar mass, absorbency, and thickness as commercial paper." -- Craig, Patrick, and Miller, Terry. “The Perfect Stationery: A Study of the Properties of Different Paper Materials.” (1998) Can hemp replace trees as a major source for paper? by Jeremy Briggs Worldwide consumption of wood products has risen 64% since 1961. The U.S. paper-producing companies are the 3rd largest energy consumer. The pulp and paper industry is the 3rd largest industrial polluter – 220 million pounds of toxic pollution into air and water each year. Kenaf can produce 10 tons of dry fiber in 4-5 month growing time, which is approximately double the hemp yield, but it requires 90 days of frost-free weather to germinate, It grows slowly when temperatures are below 50 degrees. Worldwide consumption of wood products has risen 64% since 1961. Deforestation is a problem. There are several other non-wood paper sources.