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International Conference on Biorefinery to take place in South Africa
South Africa will be hosting the ICB2019 conference from August 18-21, 2019 in Johannesburg. It will again offer a scientific and technical programme that provides an opportunity for industry, research, policy and financing stakeholders around the world to gather and share insights into recent R&D activities and new developments in biorefinery technologies.Biorefinery is considered an […]
Seven habits for effective recycling at school
Recycling. A word that either fills you with delight or dread. Perhaps you’ve tried recycling in your classroom or at your school but couldn’t an effective collection system going. Maybe you’re hooked and love to see how little waste from your lessons is going to landfill. Or maybe you’re trying but you’re not getting the […]
Cellulose Nanofibre – The New Alternative to Plastic
Submitted by: The Two Sides Team April 26, 2019We take a microscopic look at the sustainable and recyclable material derived from wood pulp that could replace plastic packaging.There’s little doubt that single-use plastics are now high on the list of concerns for governments, businesses and individuals alike. The level of media attention coupled with disturbing images of […]
The Navigator Company and National Geographic Launch Environmentally Friendly Envelope
Submitted by: The Two Sides Team April 25, 2019The Navigator Company and National Geographic have taken an important step towards protecting the environment by replacing the plastic bags used to encase their magazines with sustainable paper envelopes.Around 150,000 plastic bags were used per year but as of this month this is set to change. For the first […]
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 […]
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International Conference on Biorefinery to take place in South Africa
South Africa will be hosting the ICB2019 conference from August 18-21, 2019 in Johannesburg. It will again offer a scientific and technical programme that provides an opportunity for industry, research, policy and financing stakeholders around the world to gather and share insights into recent R&D activities and new developments in biorefinery technologies.Biorefinery is considered an […]
Seven habits for effective recycling at school
Recycling. A word that either fills you with delight or dread. Perhaps you’ve tried recycling in your classroom or at your school but couldn’t an effective collection system going. Maybe you’re hooked and love to see how little waste from your lessons is going to landfill. Or maybe you’re trying but you’re not getting the […]
Cellulose Nanofibre – The New Alternative to Plastic
Submitted by: The Two Sides Team April 26, 2019We take a microscopic look at the sustainable and recyclable material derived from wood pulp that could replace plastic packaging.There’s little doubt that single-use plastics are now high on the list of concerns for governments, businesses and individuals alike. The level of media attention coupled with disturbing images of […]
The Navigator Company and National Geographic Launch Environmentally Friendly Envelope
Submitted by: The Two Sides Team April 25, 2019The Navigator Company and National Geographic have taken an important step towards protecting the environment by replacing the plastic bags used to encase their magazines with sustainable paper envelopes.Around 150,000 plastic bags were used per year but as of this month this is set to change. For the first […]
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 […]