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PAMSA to develop paper industry qualifications
Latest News & Features career development, curriculum, pulp and paper, QCTO, qualifications, skills
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has taken up the role of the Development Quality Partner (DQP) for the development of four qualifications in the pulp and paper sector under the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
Recycling: good for the environment and economy
Latest News & Features climate changer, empowerment, entrepreneurship, PAMSA, paper recycling, photosythesis, plantations, recovery, RecyclePaperZA, renewable, training, trees
Recovered paper fibre has been used in South Africa as a raw material since 1920 and is a well-established waste stream with a recovery rate of over 60%. The Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (RecyclePaperZA), operating as a subsidiary of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA), has for the past 13 years […]
Mpact’s Felixton Mill unveiled
Latest News & Features, Member Releases containerboard, corrugated, Felixton, KZN, Mpact, Paper, paper recycling, RCF
KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs, officially opens Phase 1 of Mpact’s Felixton Mill upgrade On Tuesday 26 January, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) MEC for Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs, Mr Michael Mabuyakhulu unveiled Phase 1 of Mpact’s Felixton Mill R765 million expansion. The upgrade of the paper mill will enhance its product offering, […]
Christmas knife and fork holder
Latest News & Features, Papercrafts cardboard, Christmas, cutlery, decor, table
These awesome Christmas knife and fork holders will be a great addition to your Christmas table. Glue the outside and inside of your toilet roll with red or green paper. Flatten the roll, and cut a half moon shape out of the front top and bottom of the roll. Attach a black strip to form […]
Christmas door wreath
Latest News & Features, Papercrafts cardboard, Christmas, cores, decor, inners, upcycle, wreath
What a great way to upcycle your various cardboard inners. Cut various sizes of cardboard inners at 4cm width. Glue them together to form your desired wreath. Spray paint with gold spray paint. Glue Christmas tree ball decoration in larger inners. Attach chain or thick string to make a hanger. You can use knobs as […]
Assessing Transparency & Ambition – The Paper Story (PAMSA)
Latest News & Features COP21, forestry, ICFPA, land use
On 1 December 2015, Paulo Canaveira of Terraprima delivered a presentation as part of the ICFPA‘s COP21 side event, Assessing Transparency and Ambition in the Land use and Forestry sector. The presentation – Overview of land use and forestry sector within INDCs* *Intended Nationally Determined Contributions
Policy Statement on Climate Change – The Paper Story (PAMSA)
Latest News & Features, Member Releases climate change, COP21, emission, ICFPA, PAMSA, sequestration
Johannesburg – The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) has released its statement on climate change as part of its involvement in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change meeting (COP21) in Paris, France. The statement presents the contributions of forests and the forest products industry to the mitigation of global climate change […]
Namakwa Recycling Cooperative – The Paper Story (PAMSA)
Latest News & Features glass, metals, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, Paper, PET, plastic, recycling, Springbok, unemployment
Community of Springbok is the latest to benefit from recycling training course provided by RecyclePaperZA. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (RecyclePaperZA) and local entrepreneur Cecil Barends, the recovery of recyclables is gaining momentum in Springbok, a town situated in the heart of the Northern Cape’s Namaqualand spring-flower […]
Paper recycling. Simplified.
Latest News & Features cartons, Clean-SA Week, collect, drop-off, environmental sustainability, home, magazines, newspaper, packaging, Paper, paper recycling, printing, Recycling Day, renewable, school, sustainable, work
RecyclePaperZA shares the ‘golden rules’ for paper recycling. The Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (RecyclePaperZA) calls on all South Africans – from schoolchildren to pensioners – to do their bit by recycling paper products at school, home and work for drop-off at local recycling depots or gathering by collectors who earn a living by […]
Call For Participation From South African Universities
Latest News & Features alcohols, beneficiation, bio-plastics, chemical, fuel, hemicelluloses, nanocellulose, Paper, pyrolysis, sludge, South Africa, universities, waste
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa’s Process Research Unit invites South African universities to tender project proposals for research work that will advance the development of new skills and commercial opportunities in the pulp and paper industry.
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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 […]
How to make Paper Roses
How to make paper roses for Valentines Day, Mother’s Day , B-days. DIY paper roses tutorial