KeDezemba in Mzansi is not only a season of summer vibes, family time and opening presents – it’s also the perfect moment to clear out our homes and offices, giving paper and cardboard a second life instead of banishing them to landfill.

COP30 in Belém saw the first-ever theme days on the bioeconomy. As such, there were an impressive number of sessions and side events that focused on how the forestry sector is championing the circular bioeconomy and calling for a nature-positive economic model that will support a climate-resilient future.

Wits University and Sappi Southern Africa have renewed their research partnership to increase forestry resilience to climate change risks, by extending the Wits Sappi Chair in Climate Change and Plantation Sustainability until 2028.

October 15, 2025 – Global Handwashing Day (marked annually on 15 October) is a reminder that something as simple as handwashing can make a profound difference to public health and disease control. This year’s theme, “Clean hands are within reach,” highlights that proper hand hygiene goes beyond soap and water. How we dry our hands is in fact […]

Consumers appreciate paper-based packaging for its recyclability and lower environmental impact  OCTOBER 7, 2025 – A global survey on the print and paper industry confirms that paper-based packaging remains South Africa’s preferred sustainable packaging choice. Consumers value paper-based packaging for its recyclability, biodegradability or compostability, lower environmental impact, affordability, safety, and its ability to display clear […]

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has achieved a major sustainability milestone at its Merebank mill in Durban, South Africa, with the installation of a new turbine in the site’s power plant.

A recent survey by the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), found that 20% of people admit they don’t recycle but would like to – highlighting the need to “close the gap between intention and action” according to PAMSA communication manager Samantha Choles.

As Arbour Month unfolds during the month of September, Forestry South Africa (FSA) highlights the vital role of planted forests in protecting the country’s indigenous tree species and the importance of collaboration beyond the boundaries of commercial forestry areas.

She Is Forestry South Africa and Forestry South Africa (FSA) have launched the Mentor Me Initiative, a five-year programme designed to breaking down barriers that hold women back from leadership in the forestry sector.

Asked to rate the environmental friendliness of eight materials, only 24% of consumers see paper as the most environmentally friendly, whereas 56% consider wood to be among the most sustainable materials. Cue a raised eyebrow: paper is made from wood.