Meet Pakku, my new plushie. ^-^ He’s a Pokémon from Pearl/Diamond. A Pochama (Piplup in US version) to be specific. I won’t remember that but oh, well. I prefer Pakku.

Meet Pakku.

Quite a content little guy, he is.

 

A couple of weeks ago I bought pretty paper for letter writing. I haven’t used any yet, but I will. I’m saving it for the good letters. heh. Here is the description that was included with the paper:

 

In the heart of the Himalayas, Nepalese craftspeople combine a traditional process of paper-making with modern fashion and style. The result is a wide range of high-quality papers and stationery prized for their strength, durability, and rich texture.

In the foothills of the Himalayas, the Daphne “Lokta” tree grows in abundance at an altitude of over 6,500 feet. All of out Nepalese paper is made from the bark of the Daphne tree. Removing only the bark from the tree promotes new growth and is beneficial to the tree. The controlled harvest of the Daphne tree in community forests ensures its sustainable growth.

This natural product is HANDMADE using local raw materials, simple technology, and ancient skills that protect the fragile ecological balance of Nepal’s forest. Our Nepalese paper products are made by village co-operatives and small-scale cottage industries in Nepal who are directly benefited with the purchases of the products.

The Nepalese paper and its products are eco-friendly and acid free.

 

So I could comment on a lot of this but I don’t see the point. And yay, greenwashing a bit even. That’s always fun. I didn’t buy it because of the description though, I bought it because it is pretty. Though I’m glad that my purchase supports a good cause such as this.

Eco-friendly, except for the journey halfway across the Earth.