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Text Box: What is a Paper Rucksack? A paper rucksack is lightweight, cheap and disposable backpack What happens if it rains? Paper rucksacks will survive a shower long enough for you to find shelter – it’s not like you’re going to stand out in the rain for ages! In the future, we will be producing water-resistant and waterproof paper rucksacks. What are Paper Rucksacks made from and are they environmentally friendly? Paper rucksacks are made from recycled and recyclable paper. They are also biodegradable, so are very environmentally friendly. How long does it take for a paper rucksack to biodegrade? Paper rucksacks biodegrade in between two and five months, depending on the environmental conditions and paper type. It is even more environmentally friendly, however, to recycle them wherever possible. Didn’t Paper Rucksacks used to be called ‘Piggy Pacs’? Yes, but we’ve found it easier to drop this name and just call them paper rucksacks. Where can I get Paper Rucksacks from? Click here to see current stockists. Paper Rucksacks are also available online (click here to go to the online shop). Text Box: Common Questions and Answers about Paper Rucksacks Text Box: Who make Paper Rucksacks? They are produced by The Paper Rucksack Company. Can anyone make Paper Rucksacks? No. Paper rucksacks are patent protected, so only manufacturers approved by The Paper Rucksack Company may produce them. Who is The Paper Rucksack Company? The Paper Rucksack Company design, developed and distribute paper rucksacks. The Paper Rucksack Company owns all the intellectual property rights to paper and disposable rucksacks. Text Box: How much do Paper Rucksacks cost? Paper Rucksacks start from £2.49 for a pack of 10 plus postage and packing (£1.00 from the online shop). Text Box: How do I ask more questions about Paper Rucksacks? There are several ways to ask a question. You can: Email us at enquiries@paperrucksacks.co.uk Fill in and send us a contact form Write to us (click here for contact details) Phone us (click here for contact details) Text Box: What can Paper Rucksacks be used for? Paper rucksacks are designed to carry light loads. How about using them on school trips, picnics, days out to theme parks, national parks, the beach, sight-seeing and so on? What about taking your bottles, cans and newspapers in them to be recycled? You could also take them to football, rugby or whatever sport you play to put your dirty kit in when you have finished. What will fit into a Paper Rucksack? Quite a lot actually. Paper Rucksacks are designed for Picnics and light loads. You can easily carry 2kg (about 4lbs), which is plenty for three cans of drink and a hefty lunch. Are Paper Rucksacks strong enough? Paper rucksacks are designed to carry light loads. They can comfortably carry 2kg (about 4lbs), which is plenty for three cans of drink and a hefty lunch. What is the difference between an Adult bag and a Child bag? An adult bag has longer straps and would suit ages about 13 upwards. Child-size bags have short straps and suit children between 3 and 13. The ‘bag’ part of the rucksack is the same size for adults and children.