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Paper industry association opens applications for Master of Engineering bursary recruitment programme
Are you a chemical engineering graduate with aspirations to further your studies in the disruptive fields of biotechnology and biochemistry? Opportunity is knocking as the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) invites applications for its Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) bursary recruitment programme. For the eighth year running, PAMSA is reaching out to post-graduate chemical […]
Earth Day and World Book Day: Unplug and Read a Paper Book
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We are well into the age of technology, living an always-on, always-connected lifestyle. But just as we still have bicycles among motor vehicles and pencils in our pen holder, paper will always be close to our computers and smart phones. With Earth Day on 22 April and World Book Day on 23 April, the Paper […]
Always on, always available? Time for a digital detox.
The digital revolution has transformed just about every aspect of our lives – and for the most part, that’s great. But what happens when too much tech becomes detrimental to our physical and mental health? As with most things in life, the experts advocate for moderation. The same is true for the devices which can […]
Mondi joins WWF’s Climate Savers business leadership programme
Global packaging and paper group adopts 2050 science-based targets to limit global temperature rise to under 2°C Vienna, 7 March 2018 – Mondi Group has joined the ranks of global climate leaders by signing up to Climate Savers, WWF’s climate leadership programme for businesses. The packaging and paper group commits to reduce its specific production-related greenhouse […]
Celebrate forests – International Day of Forests
Celebrate forests. Celebrate the things that come from them. March 21 marks the International Day of Forests with 2018 focusing on Forests and Sustainable Cities. Trees in urban areas, natural forests and plantations, store carbon and release oxygen which helps mitigate the impacts of climate change. They also filter and regulate water, protect wetlands and […]
Rolling out water
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Only 44.4% of South Africans have piped water inside their dwelling, with most having to collect water from an outside source. Through the Women in Water programme, the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) has resolved to help address the water collection challenges rural women face, and has facilitated the donation of 23 Hippo Water Rollers. […]
Love in a Letter
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AF&PA Blog by Matiiapa Chindori-Chininga Coordinator, Paper Group In today’s world, it takes just a few seconds to type out an email or text or record a quick video or voice note. But despite all the convenience and availability of modern multimedia modes of communication, nothing beats the pleasure of opening the mailbox and finding, […]
World Wetlands Day – 2 February | Protecting our world’s water factories
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Protecting our world’s water factories – how the forest products sector is leading the way FACTS Wetlands are the most threatened of all South African ecosystems. Despite only making up 2.4% of the country’s landmass, wetlands play a big role in natural and urban areas, 50% of South Africa’s wetlands have been lost to human […]
Pulp and paper centre of excellence launched in Mandeni, KZN
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The uMfolozi Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) Seta and the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) open Pulp and Paper Centre of Excellence On Thursday, 31 August 2017 the uMfolozi TVET College, the FP&M Seta and the Paper Manufacturing Association of South Africa hosted the official […]
Local Lake St Lucia team scoops South African Wetland Awards
Latest News & Features Andrew Zaloumis, biodiversity, founder CEO of iSimangaliso, Larry Bentley, Mondi, National Wetlands Indaba, Peter Gardiner, South African National Wetlands Society, Stewardship Award, Wetland Science and Research award, Zululand Observer
A dedicated team of South African environmentalists, Andrew Zaloumis, Nicolette Forbes, Bronwyn James and Peter Gardiner, scooped two awards for their work in conserving Africa’s largest and oldest proclaimed estuarine system.The team has worked together over decades to ensure that one of the world’s greatest natural treasures will endure for generations to come.At the National […]
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PAMSA Extends Application Deadline – The Paper Story (PAMSA)
Johannesburg – May 20, 2020 – The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has extended the deadline for applications in its Masters of Engineering (M.Eng.) bursary and research programme until 22 June. The programme offers eligible BSc chemical engineering final-year students or graduates the opportunity to further their studies at participating universities by way of […]
Timber industry offers its resources and solutions to Government for housing and isolation units
Sawmilling South Africa (SSA) and the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) have offered the South African Government their combined resources, skills and expertise as part of their sector’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the many pressures that the pandemic has placed on South Africa is the pressing need to thin out […]
PAMSA Celebrates World Book Day – The Paper Story (PAMSA)
World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book, is marked annually on April 23. This year however, it takes place at a time when the world news reads like a science fiction novel. Samantha Choles, spokesperson for the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), says, […]
Sappi Donates Essential Items and Products for Coivd-19 Relief
In an effort to provide some relief during the COVID-19 Coronavirus global pandemic, Sappi Southern Africa has made available several donations of scarce items such as; hand sanitiser, face masks, nutritional porridge and paper products, to reduce pressure on the National Government’s resources as well as to support the most vulnerable during these extraordinary times. […]
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 […]
Paper & Tissue Value Chains to Operate During Lockdown
JOHANNESBURG, March 27, 2020 – The pulp, paper, packaging, recycling and tissue value chains will continue to operate as a “critical business continuity service” supporting the manufacturing, processing and distribution of essential goods and services during the lockdown, says the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA). The sector provides wood and recycled paper fibre for […]
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 […]