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Effects of non-wood fiber use on water use

The use of non-wood fiber for pulp and paper manufacture has different water requirements compared to those for wood-based fiber—both in terms of water used for irrigation, and for water used during the manufacturing process.

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Relative irrigation needs

Process water needs