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We Are Printing Less – Why This Isn’t a Good Thing
There’s long been a move towards less printing, a paperless society, and this is even more true in 2020. With many working from home, and schools closed for a large part of the year, there has been significantly less consumption of office paper. But that’s not necessarily as good as it sounds. Imagine I suggested […]
Service Piece- Why You’re Unlikely to Contract Covid-19 From Packaging
The trouble with fighting an invisible enemy is precisely that – you can’t see it. And when that same enemy is highly contagious – and potentially on any surface you touch – it’s easy to see why people are worried about contracting the virus that causes Covid-19 from packaged goods. However, leading international health organisations […]
Why plantations are NOT green deserts
Ahead of the United Nations’ International Day of Forests on 21 March, Forestry South Africa research and protection director Dr Ronald Heath talks about how the commercial forestry industry is leading the way in conserving and rehabilitating areas of high biodiversity value. He also challenges people to think differently about plantations. Oribi. Southern Ground Hornbill. […]
Forests and Diversity the focus this International Day of Forests
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as […]
Paper Industry Encourages People to Continue Recycling Amid Challenging Times
JOHANNESBURG – February 17, 2020 – More than 12 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging have been recovered for recycling in South Africa over the past decade. This, according to RecyclePaperZA, the country’s paper recycling association, has ensured that waste paper is diverted from landfill and recycled into new products – tissue products, newsprint […]
Forestry South Africa launches new corporate website
Forestry South Africa (FSA) has launched a new corporate website. FSA, the country’s largest forestry organisation representing timber growers, has enhanced its web presence under www.forestrysouthafrica.co.za. Dr Ronald Heath, research and protection director, says, “Subsequent to the development of a communications and promotions strategy, FSA decided to structure a new corporate website which allows the […]
Public & Private growth Initiative Signals Progress Despite Difficult Conditions
Johannesburg – 23 January 2020 – Representatives from the private sector, corporate CEOs, leaders from over 20 economic sectors and from government met in Sandton on 21 January to discuss the progress made on various Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) projects and action plans. At the meeting, economic sectors as diverse as manufacturing, forestry, tourism, […]
PAMSA team news
Over the past number of months there have been some changes in the PAMSA team, with colleagues embarking on their well-deserved retirement and some new appointments to fill their shoes. In 2019, we bade farewell to Patti Webster, Mike Nash and Iain Kerr, who collectively served the pulp paper industry for 189 years. This has […]
Paper Industry Invests in Research for Viable Alternative Uses for Waste Paper
Beyond the box: Paper industry invests in research for viable alternative uses for waste paper JOHANNESBURG – December 12, 2019 – More than 12 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging have been recovered in South Africa for recycling during the past decade. The overall paper collection rate in 2018 of 71.7% is comparable with […]
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Sappi – Providing Exciting Careers for Engineers 
Engineering Talent Pipeline Sappi has launched an exciting campaign to encourage skilled engineers and production specialists to join its growing team, to help reach its objectives of pursuing a circular economy. Besides a number of current vacancies in various fields, the company is also building up a database of talent for apportionments into the future. […]
Enviro Champs and Eco Rangers doing their bit for World Water Day
When the community members of Nzinga requested assistance with the clearing of alien vegetation to improve access for their livestock for grazing purposes, the Sappi-WWF partnership saw this as a great fit for the work being done in the uMkhomazi catchment to improve water security in the area. As a result, a team of 10 […]
Forestry: the surprise weapon in the fight against climate change
OPINION EDITORIAL – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS | 21 MARCH 2022By Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South AfricaIt’s fair to say that most people, when thinking about the resources we have to fight climate change, don’t immediately think of forestry. But there is a climate case for wood – it is […]
PAMSA Issues Annual Production Report for 2020
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) collates data from the South African pulp and paper sector to draw up an annual summary of paper manufacturing and paper recycling statistics. Due to several issues in the collection of our annual statistics, this report has been published a little later than usual. For this reason, […]
Deputy President Mabuza Accepts Donations for Schools
His Excellency Mr. David Mabuza, the Deputy President of South Africa, was in attendance on Friday 18 February 2022 at the Sappi Ngodwana Mill, to accept a donation of paper, masks, and sanitiser on behalf of three hundred schools in Mpumalanga. The handover event marks the beginning of a public-private partnership and is a continuation […]
Global Forest Sector: Setting the Course for a Low Carbon Future
January 28, 2022 – Earlier today, the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) published three new policy statements defining the role that global forests and forest products can play in our collective pursuit for climate solutions. Developed in collaboration by forest sector representatives from 28 countries around the world, the statements outline innovative […]
How ordinary citizens and businesses can help waste paper shortages this holiday season
Separate your recyclables from your rubbish. That’s the message from RecyclePaperZA, whether you’re home or away this festive season. The paper recycling arm of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) also urges resorts, hotels and guest houses to make it easier for guests to separate their waste. On average, 1.1 million tonnes of […]
Critical waste paper shortages in South Africa
The South African paper recycling industry is facing a critical shortage of various grades of waste paper, in particular pre-consumer (K3) and post-consumer (K4) brown/kraft cardboard. The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) believes that this trend will continue, putting further pressure on domestic paper mills in the run up to annual year-end shuts. […]
Sappi employees embrace safety-first approach – Over 80% have chosen to vaccinate against Covid-19; vaccine mandate introduced
Sappi’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic and Covid-19 focuses on three elements: keeping our people safe, supporting those in need, and ensuring that our business adapts to the new realities so as to emerge stronger and more able to deliver on our purpose of building a thriving world and our Thrive25 strategy for growth. Commenting […]
