Get Paper Industry (GPI): Pioneers in Sustainable Handmade Paper
Get Paper Industry (GPI): Pioneers in Sustainable Handmade Paper
Get Paper Industry (GPI) is a unique handmade paper cooperative committed to sustainability, innovation, and fair trade. We transform waste materials—cotton rags, discarded paper, and agricultural byproducts like banana fibers, straw, and water hyacinth—into high-quality handmade paper and paper products adopting traditional paper making craft of Nepal. Our eco-friendly process minimizes environmental impact, utilizing solar drying techniques and a waste water treatment and its recycling to ensure responsible water use.
Founded in 1985 as General Paper Industry, GPI originally used the Lokta plant as its primary raw material. Our journey took a transformative turn in 1988, when a collaboration with The Body Shop International introduced us to recycled paper production. Thanks to invaluable guidance from Mara Amat and Sam Roddick, daughters of Dame Anita Roddick OBE and Gordon Roddick, we mastered the art of creating high-quality paper from recycled materials.
By 1989, we became a proud fair trade supplier (then known as a “Trade Not Aid” supplier) for The Body Shop. This partnership fueled our growth, increasing our workforce from just 14 artisans in 1989 to 117 by 1993. In 2005, GPI evolved into a worker-owned cooperative, ensuring that all staff members are active stakeholders in the business.
Today, GPI stands as a model of ethical production, empowering artisans, promoting sustainability, and setting global standards in handmade paper craftsmanship.
Why Choose Us?
With decades of experience in handmade paper production, we have perfected the art of crafting high-quality, sustainable, and beautifully designed paper products. Our expertise ensures durability, uniqueness, and excellence in every piece we create.
As a proud member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), we uphold ethical sourcing, fair wages, and safe working conditions. By choosing our products, you support dignified employment and the empowerment of artisans, especially women from marginalized communities
We are committed to protecting the environment through sustainable practices. As an ISO 14001-certified company, we prioritize eco-friendly production, use recycled materials, and have planted over 25,000 trees. Every purchase contributes to a greener planet.
Our dedication to sustainability and ethical production has earned us global recognition. We are a trusted supplier of sustainable packaging for The Body Shop International, demonstrating our ability to meet high-quality standards while staying true to our values.
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The mission of the cooperative is to carry out traditional handmade paper crafts of Nepal in a commercial as well as environmentally sustainable manner providing employment opportunities mainly for women, contributing to the social development issues of Nepal mainly in girl’s education, AIDS awareness, and development of sustainable methods of Nepalese handmade paper production and supporting some other income generating activities.
The company adopts fair trade practices following Fair Trade Policies of World Fair Trade Organization, Community Fair Trade Guidelines of The Body Shop International fulfilling its social and environmental responsibilities.
At Get Paper Industry, we are committed to revolutionizing the handmade paper industry by innovating with raw materials, new product designs, and sustainable marketing strategies. With the active participation of our cooperative members, we strive to expand the reach and impact of handmade paper while preserving its rich tradition in Nepal.
Beyond business, we believe in giving back to society. Our income primarily support girls’ education, anti-trafficking initiatives, and environmental conservation programs, ensuring that our work not only sustains the handmade paper industry but also creates lasting social change. Through these efforts, we aim to build a future where handmade paper thrives ethically, sustainably, and impact fully.
Get Paper Industry has been recognized for its operation and activity.
• 1998 Award for Business Excellence In Response To HIV/AIDS, awarded by Global Business council.
• Best Industry Award for Environmental Concern 1995 3rd Prize, awarded by Save the Environment Foundation
• National Business Excellence Award 2013, awarded by Federation of Nepalese Chamber and Commerce.
• Best Exporter of the Year, 2003/2004, awarded by Nepal Chamber of Commerce Nepal.
• Best Exporter of the Year, 2001/2002, awarded by Handicraft Association of Nepal.
• Best Exporter of the Year, 2000/2001, awarded by Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce Nepal.
• 5th Mohammed Islam Artisan Recognition Awards, Best range of products in category of home wares 2009, awarded by World Fair Trade Organization