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World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on February 2nd, highlights the critical ecological services provided by wetlands and their threatened conservation status. The day also serves as a reminder of the significant role South African landowners can play in protecting these vital habitats through active and sustained environmental stewardship.
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.
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.
The festive season can be surprisingly heavy on waste, but you could make a difference this December by getting into the recycling spirit. According to a recent survey by the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), around 39% of respondents said they always recycle their paper and cardboard products with 36% stating they do so occasionally.
The session brought together global experts to explore how innovative approaches in forest management are advancing climate action, biodiversity conservation, and socio-economic development. The sector has long fought for a recognition as a key player in addressing global challenges, from climate change to poverty alleviation, while fostering biodiversity and economic growth.
Sappi is proud to announce that our 2023 Annual Report and 2023 & 2024 Corporate Calendars have been awarded Gold for print excellence at the recent prestigious GAPP Awards.
In a strong demonstration of its ongoing commitment to supporting investment in KwaZulu-Natal, Sappi Southern Africa has pledged to invest R10.8 billion in the province over the next five years. This significant pledge was announced by SappiSA CEO Alex Thiel at the KZN Investment Conference, held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC in Durban on 11 and 12 November 2024.
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International Print Day falls on 23 October. It is a day that acknowledges the importance of print in a variety of contexts. In this opinion piece, Samantha Choles, communications manager for the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa, shares why print is not dead, it’s different, and why ‘going paperless’ is a myth that needs to be busted.
“You can live from the soil. You can educate your children, provide for them, and have a home. All because of the soil. The soil changes everything,” says timber farmer Rejoice Shozi