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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

In a world that seems to be drowning in waste, one of the best things we can do is instil a culture of separation-at-source and recycling.

Separation-at-source is a simple practice of sorting our waste in our home, schools, or businesses before it gets collected and recycled. Instead of throwing everything into one bin, you should separate items into different categories, such as:

The traditional medicine trade in South Africa is worth a whopping R2.9 billion each year, making up 5.6% of the National Health budget. With 27 million consumers and providing a livelihood for at least 133,000 people—many of whom are rural women—this trade is both vibrant and widespread. However, its sustainability is at risk. The supply of plant material, which includes around 771 species, isn’t sustainable because all the plants are harvested from the wild.

JOHANNESBURG – SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 – In this digital age, where screens dominate daily life, the idea of reading a physical book, magazine, or newspaper may seem old-fashioned. Ahead of International Day of Literacy on 8 September, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) suggests the reading paper-based material can be compared to maintaining a healthy diet.

As we celebrate Arbour Week (1–7 September), we need to acknowledge the role of sustainably managed timber plantations and harvested wood products in South Africa. Our “tree crops” are more than just economic resources; they are vital to our ecological balance, climate resilience and community well-being

The future of Nomvelo Nzuza, a Grade 12 student at Phindizwe High School in rural KwaZulu-Natal, might be brighter after she watched a video at school about a woman who was raised by a single mother but yet was able to grow, become independent and have her own business in forestry.

Messages such as “Save a tree and don’t print” are a common occurrence as society aims for a “paperless” world. According to the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), the use of paper is better for the environment than we may think.

May 22nd marks World Biodiversity Day, an opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity of life on our planet and the crucial role it plays in sustaining our planet’s health and in the provision of critical ecosystem goods and services to businesses and society.