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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Two Master’s in Engineering students from Stellenbosch University, Yasmin de Raay and Chris Erasmus, have advanced to the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation competition.

Two Stellenbosch University students advance to international round of a young researchers awards
Two Master’s in Engineering students from Stellenbosch University, Yasmin de Raay and Chris Erasmus, have advanced to the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation competition.
From shelves to minds: The vital role of paper books
The survey also found that approximately 67% of respondents own 50 books or fewer, while 17.4% reported owning more than 100 books. This represents a slight positive shift from 2022, when 80% of respondents said they owned 50 or fewer books and only 8.6% possessed more than 100.
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