Paper Shaper

A New Era Has Dawned

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Authors

Anjali Tiwari

Anjali Tiwari

shreshtha singhvi

shreshtha singhvi

Vasundhara Slathia

Vasundhara Slathia

Anjali Verma

Anjali Verma

Rachit Vijh

Rachit Vijh

Saran Srivastava

Saran Srivastava

School

K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

Professor

Preeti Rawat

Preeti Rawat

Global Goals

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities 12. Responsible Consumption and Production 13. Climate Action

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Summary

Paper Shaper’s DNA is innovation. They manufacture durable marvels in furniture and household fixtures using corrugated boards.

Products are eco-friendly and recyclable that are engineered for strength and durability. Light weight and easy to assemble with no tools.

Innovation

Paper Shaper provides a wide range of products – furniture, tables, chairs, tube racks, lamps, storage boxes, folders, and more. These products are eco-friendly and recyclable as they are made of corrugated cardboard. They have good strength as compared to other materials. They are durable, light weight, resistant to pest and can last up to decades. Moreover they are cheap and easily affordable.

A New Era Has Dawned

Inspiration

In this era where every country, every organisation is trying to go green, Paper Shaper offers general public to switch to cleaner and sustainable lifestyles.

Paper Shaper emerged 25 years ago when Mr Haresh got disconnected from his family business. His hobby of cutting cardboard turned into business over the years and then steadily the passion took a sustainable turn and so did the family's packaging business.

He derived his inspiration from mother nature. The concept of building cardboard furniture from sustainable material came to him in two parts. First was innovative and creative brain which was filled with abstract ideas. Second was his determination to create awareness about the many potential uses of corrugated cardboard.

Overall impact

The organization aims to address the issue of sustainable development by developing products made from recyclable and recycled materials, namely of corrugated cardboard. Their products are not only sustainable but also ethnically beautiful. The vision of the founder is to use cardboard products from cradle to the grave. He has designed cradles, toys, and many other creative products which contribute their share towards the conservation of environment.

Business benefit

The corporate clients, such as Microsoft and Coca-Cola, require gift packaging and exclusive handicrafts which are catered by Paper Shaper. Paper Shaper is thriving and features a range of innovative and customised products.

Social and environmental benefit

Paper Shaper is all about sustainable development. The environmental benefit is that the company recycles the cardboard in a very Eco friendly way and the vision of the founder is also linked with the conservation of trees. The products made can be used as an alternative to wooden products. With products like portable toilets, the major issue of sanitation in this country is also being addressed by him.

Interview

Mr. Haresh Mehta, PAPER SHAPER - A New Era Has Dawned

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Business information

Paper Shaper

Paper Shaper

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN
Year Founded: 1992
Number of Employees: 51 to 200
Paper Shaper, is a manufacturing firm, which offers an alternate and sustainable solution to furniture and other housing products made of wood and other materials. It is the brainchild of Mr. Haresh Mehta and e-commerce arm of Jayna Packaging Pvt. Ltd. which specializes in creating extraordinary solution for display, packaging and dispensing requirements.