Yes, there are many waterproof synthetic papers out there. The vast majority of these are non recyclable and the other small percentage that claims to be recyclable are classified as Category 3 "PVC or Vinyl" and Category 7 "Other".**...

According to Dave Jeffers the technical service manager for the manufacturing plant, It's made from the extrusion of melted plastic—like polypropylene or polyolefin resin—synthetic papers are completely inorganic. He also states that there are no ozone-threatening emissions from production,...