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Sappi establishes new nature reserve to protect endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly
New KwaZulu-Natal nature reserve safeguards one of the last known breeding grounds of the endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly. Deep in the Karkloof Valley north of Howick, a tiny butterfly with iridescent blue wings is running out of safe places to call home.
The single most important rule in paper recycling
If you’re one of the people helping South Africa keep 1.2 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging out of landfill, make sure you are doing this one thing – keep it dry and separate from wet waste.
Why paper books still matter this International Literacy Day
This International Literacy Day, 8 September, the case for the printed book is stronger than ever – from a leisure reader seeking escape to the child discovering that the joy of reading. Literacy is also a fundamental human right, and books lay an unequivocal foundation for better learning.International Literacy Day, which turns 60 in this […]
Rooted in partnership: the forest products value chain’s case for a more connected SADC
If you’re one of the people helping South Africa keep 1.2 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging out of landfill, make sure you are doing this one thing – keep it dry and separate from wet waste.
Dry Hands, Healthier Communities: The Case for Paper Towels
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 just as important.
Chemical engineering students urged to apply for Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme
Final-year BSc/BEng Chemical Engineering students and recent graduates have until 12 June 2026 to apply for the 2027–2028 Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme, an initiative of the Paper and Allied Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA).
300,000 hectares and counting: How South Africa’s forestry sector is quietly preserving biodiversity
MAY 20, 2026 – Increasing land pressure, ecosystem degradation, habitat fragmentation and now a changing climate, mean all landowners now have a role to play in safeguarding biodiversity and ecological resilience says Forestry South Africa (FSA).“Biodiversity stewardship must extend beyond the boundaries of protected areas,” says Dr Ronald Heath, FSA’s Director of Research and Protection. […]
PAMSA invests in future engineers to drive South Africa’s circular bioeconomy
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) is investing in the next generation of chemical engineers through its 2027–2028 Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme, aimed at strengthening South Africa’s skills pipeline and advancing innovation in the circular bioeconomy.
More than trees: how South Africa’s forestry sector grows the economy
South Africa’s forestry sector contributes an estimated R8 billion to the country’s GDP, while supporting more than 150 000 jobs and livelihoods – many of them in rural areas where economic opportunities are limited. Beyond its direct contribution, the sector supports a further R58 billion in value-added activity across downstream industries, including sawmilling, pulp and paper, packaging and construction.
South Africa’s paper recycling rate climbs to 63.3%
Through paper mills and a nationwide network of collectors – including small recycling businesses and informal waste pickers – around 1.2 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging are diverted from landfill each year and returned to the recycling loop, where they are used again to produce new paper products such as packaging and tissue.
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Sappi establishes new nature reserve to protect endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly
New KwaZulu-Natal nature reserve safeguards one of the last known breeding grounds of the endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly. Deep in the Karkloof Valley north of Howick, a tiny butterfly with iridescent blue wings is running out of safe places to call home.
The single most important rule in paper recycling
If you’re one of the people helping South Africa keep 1.2 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging out of landfill, make sure you are doing this one thing – keep it dry and separate from wet waste.
Why paper books still matter this International Literacy Day
This International Literacy Day, 8 September, the case for the printed book is stronger than ever – from a leisure reader seeking escape to the child discovering that the joy of reading. Literacy is also a fundamental human right, and books lay an unequivocal foundation for better learning.International Literacy Day, which turns 60 in this […]
Rooted in partnership: the forest products value chain’s case for a more connected SADC
If you’re one of the people helping South Africa keep 1.2 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging out of landfill, make sure you are doing this one thing – keep it dry and separate from wet waste.
Dry Hands, Healthier Communities: The Case for Paper Towels
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 just as important.
Chemical engineering students urged to apply for Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme
Final-year BSc/BEng Chemical Engineering students and recent graduates have until 12 June 2026 to apply for the 2027–2028 Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme, an initiative of the Paper and Allied Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA).
300,000 hectares and counting: How South Africa’s forestry sector is quietly preserving biodiversity
MAY 20, 2026 – Increasing land pressure, ecosystem degradation, habitat fragmentation and now a changing climate, mean all landowners now have a role to play in safeguarding biodiversity and ecological resilience says Forestry South Africa (FSA).“Biodiversity stewardship must extend beyond the boundaries of protected areas,” says Dr Ronald Heath, FSA’s Director of Research and Protection. […]
PAMSA invests in future engineers to drive South Africa’s circular bioeconomy
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) is investing in the next generation of chemical engineers through its 2027–2028 Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme, aimed at strengthening South Africa’s skills pipeline and advancing innovation in the circular bioeconomy.
More than trees: how South Africa’s forestry sector grows the economy
South Africa’s forestry sector contributes an estimated R8 billion to the country’s GDP, while supporting more than 150 000 jobs and livelihoods – many of them in rural areas where economic opportunities are limited. Beyond its direct contribution, the sector supports a further R58 billion in value-added activity across downstream industries, including sawmilling, pulp and paper, packaging and construction.
South Africa’s paper recycling rate climbs to 63.3%
Through paper mills and a nationwide network of collectors – including small recycling businesses and informal waste pickers – around 1.2 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging are diverted from landfill each year and returned to the recycling loop, where they are used again to produce new paper products such as packaging and tissue.