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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 […]
MPACT AFFECTED BY SUBDUED MARKETS
Media Release SALIENT FEATURES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS Revenue increased by 5.1% to R11.1 billion (December 2018: R10.5 billion) Underlying EBITDA up 7% to R1,374 million (December 2018: R1,284 million) Underlying operating profit down 3.7% to R724 million (December 2018: R752 million) Underlying earnings per share of 192 cents (December 2018: 248 cents) Return on Capital […]
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, […]
20 Uses for Newspapers Other Than Recycling
While newspapers are very recyclable, they are in less demand by paper mills as a raw material. For this reason you may find that collectors and recycling programmes are refusing to take old newspapers. Fortunately old newspaper is also very versatile and can be used for many things around the home. RecyclePaperZA has made a […]
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 […]
Get into The Recycling Spirit reduce your Waste Footprint these Holidays
By Anele Sololo, general manager, RecyclePaperZA: the paper recycling association of South Africa The December holidays are around the corner. With early festive shopping sprees and online shopping deliveries, you might find yourself with more paper packaging than you know what to do with. For many of us, the December break is a time to […]
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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 […]
MPACT AFFECTED BY SUBDUED MARKETS
Media Release SALIENT FEATURES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS Revenue increased by 5.1% to R11.1 billion (December 2018: R10.5 billion) Underlying EBITDA up 7% to R1,374 million (December 2018: R1,284 million) Underlying operating profit down 3.7% to R724 million (December 2018: R752 million) Underlying earnings per share of 192 cents (December 2018: 248 cents) Return on Capital […]
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, […]
20 Uses for Newspapers Other Than Recycling
While newspapers are very recyclable, they are in less demand by paper mills as a raw material. For this reason you may find that collectors and recycling programmes are refusing to take old newspapers. Fortunately old newspaper is also very versatile and can be used for many things around the home. RecyclePaperZA has made a […]
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 […]
Get into The Recycling Spirit reduce your Waste Footprint these Holidays
By Anele Sololo, general manager, RecyclePaperZA: the paper recycling association of South Africa The December holidays are around the corner. With early festive shopping sprees and online shopping deliveries, you might find yourself with more paper packaging than you know what to do with. For many of us, the December break is a time to […]