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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
Latest News & Features climate change, food, forestryexplained, forests, fuel, International Day of Forests, plantations, renewable, timber, wood
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
Latest News & Features biomass, energy, forests, ICFPA, International Day of Forests, IRP, Paper, renewable
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 […]
Sustainability at the centre of paper manufacturers’ inaugural report
Latest News & Features cellulose, Corruseal, forestry, Huhtamaki, Kimberly-Clark, literacy, Lothlorien Recycling, Mondi, Mpact, Neopak, PAMSA, papermaking, pulp, RecyclePaperZA, Sappi, SIG Combibloc, Tetra Pak, Twinsaver, wood
“Paper, in its countless forms, touches our lives every day and it’s a relationship that often goes unnoticed. We use it without a second thought – from our first cup of coffee and morning ablutions, to eating yoghurt, popping our vitamins or putting on lipstick.” So says Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers […]
Sappi Limited launches new website highlighting global presence, increased functionality and robust educational resources
Latest News & Features, Member Releases fibre, Paper, pulp, Sappi, Sappi&You, wood
Sappi Limited (JSE), a leading global provider of sustainable woodfibre products and solutions, today announced the launch of its new website with significant updates benefitting customers, investors, employees and other stakeholders. This newly redesigned website is one of the many steps Sappi is taking to unite its global divisions as part of its groundbreaking 2020Vision […]
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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 […]
International Print Day – 8 Reasons why Print Thrives
8 reasons why print thrives By Samantha Choles, Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa Using paper centres my world. It helps me process the craziness that is work, motherhood and life. With paper, I can make lists and plans. With paper, I can disconnect and escape into a book. With research the world over pointing […]