Costa Rica Natural is the first company in the history of the paper industry to create and market treeless paper of a superior quality. Every page of Costa Rica Natural’s Ecopaper is smooth, acid-free, durable, chemical-free, and made in the lush mountains of Costa Rica. With great satisfaction, Costa Rica Natural has developed an innovative and economically feasible option for the removal of the 230,000 tons of agro-industrial waste that are dumped yearly in Costa Rica alone. Our company is challenged by the invention of new processes to create paper from exotic tropical fibers, and we are inspired by the new textures and tones they offer to the consumer. The results of processing these exotic tropical fibers are items that both appeal to the consumer and the environmental aspirations out of the realm of idealistic dreams into a substantially positive environmental impact. Beyond our sophisticated, environmentally friendly products ranging from stationery, school supplies and office accessories, our main purpose is to create a new, unique paper with an attitude of serenity and character for every customer who wants to embark on an eco-friendly adventure.

About Ecopaper and Costa Rica Natural

Costa Rica Natural provides more than your average paper products. Ecopaper has character and provides benefits to our customers in the United States, to local Costa Ricans, and to the Earth. We are the first eco-friendly brand of paper that only uses recycled materials and does not add to the destruction of endangered forests. Secondly, we are based on the principles of fair trade and sustainable production by relying on partnerships among first and third world businesses. Next, it has more character than your average paper because of its exceptional texture, color, and appearance. Finally, Ecopaper offers a sustainable replacement to the wasteful paper products that are already overused in our society on a daily basis. Remember that every sheet of the treeless paper is uniquely handmade in an organic process which constantly promotes the development of the international Green Movement. With every purchase of Ecopaper that you make, a portion of the revenues goes to benefit others less fortunate. So please join Costa Rica Natural on its ecological adventure to save the earth’s forests and promote the development of the developing world!

SCS Certification

By officially certifying our products through Scientific Certifications Systems (SCS) we guarantee the highest level of environmental responsibility to our customers. Costa Rica Natural certified its products to assure customers of the validity of its 100% recycled claim. SCS audited Costa Rica Natural's process, certified its claim, and continues to periodically monitor its data. We want our buyers to feel that they too are responsible human beings. By purchasing our product they are doing their part to protect the forest and maintain wildlife habitats. Ecopaper gives the user a hope that the world can stay green, clean, and beautiful for generations to come.

History

Costa Rica Natural is the work of many people from distinctively different walks of life. The idea of this effort was the original idea of an ecological cosmetics manufacturer, Ian Ratowsky. Costa Rica Natural then married Earth University's ecological drive with the Siman Group's paper infrastructure. Costa Rica Natural, a new division in the Siman Group dedicated to ecological paper products, was the result of these efforts. Costa Rica Natural is the work of many people from distinctively different walks of life. Although Ian and Alvaro are no longer with the Company, but there spirit and energy is still felt. Harry Johansing runs the company from both Costa Rica & Ventura, California; Ian & Harry’s paper and product knowledge is world-renowned. When not traveling & working with Costa Natural Paper Company he is surfing or consulting with other Tree - Free paper mills. (For more info on consulting please contact Harry Johansing.)