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Pulp and paper industry opens applications for its Master of Engineering bursary programme
Johannesburg – April 12, 2019 – For the ninth year running, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) is offering bursaries to eligible Bachelor of Science engineering students who wish to pursue a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree focusing on biotechnology within the pulp, paper, tissue and paper packaging sectors. Each bursary is valued […]
International Day of Forests – 21 March
OPINION PIECE Jane Molony President of the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations Forest products matter – every day in every way International Day of the Forests – 21 March One does not think about roof trusses above our heads or a table in our home, but we would notice if they were missing […]
Paper recycling: Think before you throw
THINK BEFORE YOU THROW AND CHANGE YOUR RUBBISH TO RECYCLING RATIO Johannesburg – March 15, 2019 – Take a moment to count how many rubbish bins you have in your home? What about recycling bins? Think about how much refuse goes out with the weekly municipal collection and how much you are diverting from landfill […]
Make sure your paper products and packaging do not go to landfill
Latest News & Features landfill, Paper recovery, recycling, separation at source
RecyclePaperZA releases ready-to-use graphics for designers and retailers to promote recycling RecyclePaperZA, the South African paper recycling association, has produced a set of graphics that just about anyone can apply on paper-based packaging and communication materials. The basic message is short and simple: Recycle this product – whether it be a box, a brochure or a document. […]
Sappi Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Sappi joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition – strengthening its commitment to improving supply chain sustainability Sappi Limited is pleased to announce that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and will use the group’s sustainability measurement suite of tools, the Higg Index, to drive environmental and social responsibility throughout its supply chain. With its membership […]
Forestry South Africa’s new online recreational map
JOHANNESBURG — Forestry South Africa (FSA) has launched the Forestry Explained recreational map detailing the activities and attractions that are found on forestry-owned land and open to the public.Treasures within the treesAround 30% of forestry-owned land is unplanted and a large proportion is set aside for dedicated conservation. These include vast swaths of grasslands, riverine ecosystems and […]
How to make Paper Roses
How to make paper roses for Valentines Day, Mother’s Day , B-days. DIY paper roses tutorial
Tick off your 2019 bucket list with Forestry South Africa’s new online recreational map
Forestry South Africa (FSA) has launched the Forestry Explained recreational map detailing the activities and attractions that are found on forestry-owned land and open to the public. Treasures within the trees Around 30% of forestry-owned land is unplanted and a large proportion is set aside for dedicated conservation. These include vast swaths of grasslands, […]
Lindsay Murphy Joins American Forest & Paper Association as Executive Director, Strategic Communications
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has selected Lindsay Murphy as its Executive Director, Strategic Communications. Murphy will be responsible for leading the development and execution of AF&PA’s communications strategy in support of the association’s policy objectives. “Lindsay has extensive communications experience from agencies and trade associations across multiple industries, and we’re excited to […]
Results Of 2018 International Coastal Clean-Up Released
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“Through its active involvement each year, the plastics and packaging industry has proven that its concern for marine litter is not just an awareness project, but a driving passion that transforms actions into words” The results of the 2018 International Coastal Clean-up, which took place on Saturday, 15 September 2018, have just been released. “For […]
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Pulp and paper industry opens applications for its Master of Engineering bursary programme
Johannesburg – April 12, 2019 – For the ninth year running, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) is offering bursaries to eligible Bachelor of Science engineering students who wish to pursue a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree focusing on biotechnology within the pulp, paper, tissue and paper packaging sectors. Each bursary is valued […]
International Day of Forests – 21 March
OPINION PIECE Jane Molony President of the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations Forest products matter – every day in every way International Day of the Forests – 21 March One does not think about roof trusses above our heads or a table in our home, but we would notice if they were missing […]
Paper recycling: Think before you throw
THINK BEFORE YOU THROW AND CHANGE YOUR RUBBISH TO RECYCLING RATIO Johannesburg – March 15, 2019 – Take a moment to count how many rubbish bins you have in your home? What about recycling bins? Think about how much refuse goes out with the weekly municipal collection and how much you are diverting from landfill […]
Make sure your paper products and packaging do not go to landfill
Latest News & Features landfill, Paper recovery, recycling, separation at source
RecyclePaperZA releases ready-to-use graphics for designers and retailers to promote recycling RecyclePaperZA, the South African paper recycling association, has produced a set of graphics that just about anyone can apply on paper-based packaging and communication materials. The basic message is short and simple: Recycle this product – whether it be a box, a brochure or a document. […]
Sappi Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Sappi joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition – strengthening its commitment to improving supply chain sustainability Sappi Limited is pleased to announce that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and will use the group’s sustainability measurement suite of tools, the Higg Index, to drive environmental and social responsibility throughout its supply chain. With its membership […]
Forestry South Africa’s new online recreational map
JOHANNESBURG — Forestry South Africa (FSA) has launched the Forestry Explained recreational map detailing the activities and attractions that are found on forestry-owned land and open to the public.Treasures within the treesAround 30% of forestry-owned land is unplanted and a large proportion is set aside for dedicated conservation. These include vast swaths of grasslands, riverine ecosystems and […]
How to make Paper Roses
How to make paper roses for Valentines Day, Mother’s Day , B-days. DIY paper roses tutorial
Tick off your 2019 bucket list with Forestry South Africa’s new online recreational map
Forestry South Africa (FSA) has launched the Forestry Explained recreational map detailing the activities and attractions that are found on forestry-owned land and open to the public. Treasures within the trees Around 30% of forestry-owned land is unplanted and a large proportion is set aside for dedicated conservation. These include vast swaths of grasslands, […]
Lindsay Murphy Joins American Forest & Paper Association as Executive Director, Strategic Communications
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has selected Lindsay Murphy as its Executive Director, Strategic Communications. Murphy will be responsible for leading the development and execution of AF&PA’s communications strategy in support of the association’s policy objectives. “Lindsay has extensive communications experience from agencies and trade associations across multiple industries, and we’re excited to […]
Results Of 2018 International Coastal Clean-Up Released
Latest News & Features, Uncategorized
“Through its active involvement each year, the plastics and packaging industry has proven that its concern for marine litter is not just an awareness project, but a driving passion that transforms actions into words” The results of the 2018 International Coastal Clean-up, which took place on Saturday, 15 September 2018, have just been released. “For […]