Elephant Poo Paper

About the paper

Tree-free paper made from elephant dung

Elephant dung is a rich source of plant fibre, already broken down through the animal digestive system. At Bluecat Paper we collect dung from sanctuaries and transform it into beautiful, screen-print friendly paper.

No trees are cut, and recycled water is used throughout the process. The pulp is thoroughly cleaned for a safe, odour-free sheet.

What it is used for

Its sturdy, textured surface takes screen printing well.

• Journals and notebooks
• Gift cards and envelopes
• Art paper
• Packaging
• Craft and design work

How it is made

We collect dung from sanctuaries and process it hygienically.

• Dung fibre is collected and thoroughly cleaned
• Boiled and pulped to remove odour and microbes
• Blended and formed into sheets
• Recycled water used throughout

No trees are cut and water is reused across the process.

Why it matters

Why elephant poo paper matters

Made from naturally processed fibreCleaned and odour-freeNo trees cutUses recycled waterUpcycles an abundant waste

Verified statistics

The numbers behind elephant poo paper

180 to 200 kg

of dung an elephant produces daily, a rich fibre source

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~75%

of the sheet is reclaimed dung fibre, not virgin wood

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No trees

elephant dung paper is made without felling any tree

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Sources and data

Common questions, verified

Is elephant poo paper hygienic and odour-free?

Yes. The fibre is washed and boiled for several hours, eliminating bacteria; the paper is safe and odourless.

What is it actually made of?

Washed, boiled plant fibre from dung of plant-eating elephants, rinsed until only clean fibre remains.

Why is dung good for paper?

Elephants digest only part of the fibrous plants they eat, so the dung is rich in ready-made fibre.

What people say

In the words of our customers

Elephant Poo Paper brought raised eyebrows first and compliments next.Akash Bhat

Elephant Poo Paper is easily the most talked-about paper in our collection.Charlotte Evans

We chose Elephant Poo Paper for the story and loved it for the texture.Zoya Mirza