Paper Recycling
Paper recycling is the collection and processing of used paper products to make new paper products and involves a number of steps before it even gets to the paper mill.
Paper Industry
PAMSA supports the South African pulp and paper industry in pre-competitive and common areas of environmental issues, education and training, and research and development.
Paper Explained
Paper has a fascinating history. Developed centuries ago, it has been through the mill – literally and figuratively – in terms of what it’s made from and how it is made.
About PAMSA
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) lives and breathes all things paper. As an industry association, it looks after the pre-competitive legislative, education, environment, research and recycling interests of the pulp, paper, board and tissue sector in South Africa.
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From Papyrus to Biorefineries: PAMSA at G-STIC 2025
In October, Jane headed to Pretoria for a panel discussion on ‘Biomass and the bioeconomy’ at the G-STIC (Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community). The conference was the organisation’s 8th and was held in conjunction with the CSIR’s 80th birthday celebrations.She was asked to look at what the new opportunities are for what is a […]
From Mills to Nurseries: Ministerial Delegation Gains Firsthand Insight into Forestry
Over two days during National Arbour Week in early September, Sappi, in collaboration with Forestry South Africa (FSA) and PAMSA – hosted now former Minister Dion George, Deputy Minister Narend Singh and a delegation from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to showcase the sector’s efforts in the areas of innovation, local […]
Partnering for a Climate-Smart KwaZulu-Natal
On 15–16 August 2025, during the Climate Change Workshop in KwaZulu-Natal, PAMSA’s executive director, Jane Molony, joined the Honourable Premier, Mr Thamsanqa Ntuli, where she was invited to speak on the topic Climate Change and the Economy
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