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Pulp and paper centre of excellence launched in Mandeni, KZN
Latest News & Features Africa, economy, education, fibre fields, industry, manufacturing, Paper, project, pulp, RecyclePaperZA, recycling
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 […]
South Africa’s paper recycling rate rises to 68.4%
Latest News & Features economy, environment, landfill, paper recycling, recovery
South Africa successfully diverted 1.4 million tonnes of recyclable paper and paper packaging from landfill in 2016. This is equivalent to the weight of 280,000 adult African elephants or would cover 254 soccer fields. The Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (RecyclePaperZA) confirms that the annual paper recovery rate has sustained 2% year-on-year growth since […]
Minister of the Environmental Affairs unveils Mpact’s liquid packaging recycling plant
Latest News & Features beneficiation, liquid packaging, Mpact, Paper, recycling, renewability, sustainability
On July 25th, Mpact opened its liquid packaging recycling plant at the company’s Springs paper mill. The company held an on-site ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning, with Minister Dr. Edna Molewa, the Minister of Environmental Affairs, as well as other national and local government officials in attendance.
Environmental Guidelines for Commercial Forestry Plantations available on FSA website
Latest News & Features, Sustainability Resources biodiversity, certification, commercial plantation forestry, conservation, environment, environmental guidelines
Forestry South Africa (FSA) has released the third version of its popular Environmental Management Guidelines for Commercial Forestry Plantations in South Africa. Unlike previous iterations, this version is in electronic format and can be found on the FSA website www.forestry.co.za.
PAMSA’s Jane Molony named President of the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations
Latest News & Features ICFPA, Jane Molony, PAMSA, Paper, plantations, sustainability
The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) announced Jane Molony as its new president. Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), will serve in this capacity for the next two years.
Forestryexplained.co.za – a fabulous forestry resource for all
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Forestry South Africa heralds International Day of Forests The United Nations International Day of Forests on 21 March 2017 will be marked by Forestry South Africa with the launch of an information and illustration-rich website, ‘Forestry Explained’. The International Day of Forests is about celebrating all forests, indigenous and commercial.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS – Commercial forests are full of untapped energy
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The theme of the 2017 United Nations International Day of Forests (IDF) is Forests and Energy. Heralded annually, it shares the day with South Africa’s Human Rights Day. The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) is proud to represent the global forest products industry, which plays an important role in contributing to the production of renewable energy […]
Ibá launches infographic on the multiple uses of wood
Latest News & Features, Sustainability Resources biomass, charcoal, Ibá, laminate flooring, low carbon economy, Paper, pulp, wood, wood panels
The Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá) has published a fantastic reference on planted trees and the multiples uses of wood. Just like South Africa, wood is used to produce pulp, wood panels, laminate flooring, paper, charcoal, and biomass – items that are present in our homes and our daily lives.
South Africa’s 66% paper recovery rate exceeds global average
Latest News & Features BRICS, Paper, recycling, separation at source
Recovered paper fibre has been used in South Africa as a raw material since 1920 and is thus a well-established waste stream. Locally and sustainably produced paper is a renewable resource with recycling featuring as a key component in the lifecycle of many paper products. But how much is actually recovered for reuse by the […]
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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 […]
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 […]