Our Products
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Currently in prototype stage. Perfecting every sheet to meet premium standards. Launching soon.
Puroch is currently in prototype stage, refining our products for commercial launch. Below are the products we anticipate producing when we begin full-scale operations. All products are 100% tree-free, made from banana stem waste using our proprietary enzymatic process and Zero Liquid Discharge system. Pre-orders and partnership inquiries are welcome.
A4 Eco-Notebooks
Our A4 Eco-Notebooks are crafted from premium 100% banana stem paper, offering a smooth, cream-colored writing surface that rivals traditional wood-paper notebooks. Each notebook features a biodegradable kraft or textured cover, durable binding, and 80-100 GSM pages that are acid-free and lignin-free – ensuring archival quality.
Perfect for professionals, students, and eco-conscious consumers, these notebooks are ideal for note-taking, journaling, sketching, and academic use. They are also customizable with branding for corporate gifts and institutional use.
Paperboard / Filip Board
Premium Packaging Board – Strong, Sustainable, Sturdy Thick, rigid, and durable paperboard made from banana stem fiber. Perfect for premium packaging boxes, protective cushioning, rigid envelopes, and craft projects. Available in natural brown or bleached white finish with customizable thickness. Stronger than traditional recycled paperboard. 100% tree-free, biodegradable, and compostable. Key Specs: 200-461+ GSM | Rigid Finish | Strong & Durable | Customizable Thickness | 100% Tree-Free Research Phase – Future Product
Kraft Paper
Sustainable Packaging – Strong & Eco-Friendly
Strong, tear-resistant, and natural. Our kraft paper is perfect for shipping, protective packaging, and craft projects. 100% biodegradable and compostable.
Key Specs: 80-120 GSM | Natural Brown Finish | 100% Tree-Free.
In Development – Coming Soon
Copy Paper
Everyday Essentials – Perfect for Office & Home.
Thin, lightweight, and affordable. Our copy paper is designed for high-volume printing and everyday use. Perfect for offices, schools, and homes.
Key Specs: 60-80 GSM | Smooth Matte Finish | 100% Tree-Free.
Prototype Ready – Industrial Production in Progress
Thermal / Rolling Paper
Premium Thermal Paper – Clean, Fast, Sustainable
High-quality thermal paper with a heat-sensitive coating that produces crisp, clear prints without ink. Perfect for POS receipts, labels, tickets, and ATM receipts. Available in various widths and roll lengths. 100% tree-free base paper made from banana stem waste. BPA-free coating options available.
Key Specs: 55-80 GSM | Heat-Sensitive Coating | Customizable Widths & Rolls | 100% Tree-Free
Research Phase – Future Product
Tissue Paper
Premium Gift Wrapping – Soft & Luxurious.
Soft, delicate, and luxurious. Our tissue paper is perfect for gift wrapping, premium packaging, and decorative applications. Compostable and beautiful.
Key Specs: 15-30 GSM | Soft Smooth Finish | 100% Tree-Free
In Development – Coming Soon
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Pacifique Ikuzwe Mugisha,
CEO and Founder
Decades of Trusted Excellence
Pacifique is the Founder and Lead Agronomist of Puroch, a Tamil Nadu-based circular-economy startup that turns banana stem waste into premium tree-free paper. With a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Agriculture from the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), he brings over five years of experience in sustainable agriculture, project management, and community mobilization.
He currently serves as an agronomist with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rwanda, where he supports crop production initiatives, conducts community mobilization, and contributes to innovative agricultural projects. His professional journey also includes roles as a better production technical assistant, assistant farm manager at Ihema, greenhouse manager at the Rwanda-Israel Horticulture Center of Excellence, and sales and marketing trainee at SOUK FARMS.
At Puroch, Mugisha channels this diverse expertise into building a circular economy that benefits farmers, protects the environment, and produces premium sustainable paper. He is passionate about conservation agriculture, community empowerment, and creating value from agricultural waste.