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Voith and the Oscars® – The Paper Story (PAMSA)
Latest News & Features awards, Oscars, Paper, Voith
“And the Oscar goes to…“ – these magic words will once again make 24 movie stars very happy at the 88th presentation of the Academy Awards®. The famous stage at the Dolby Theatre® will also feature a little piece of Voith, when the world’s entertainment industry is looking excitedly at the golden envelopes. Because the paper for […]
Going Paperless Does Not Save Trees
Latest News & Features fibre, markets, Paper, paperless, plantations, research, Two Sides, wood
New study commissioned by Two Sides explains why the popular “go paperless – save trees” slogans are misleading and false. Two Sides North America has released a new study outlining key facts on why paperless initiatives do not save trees. Findings point to mounting evidence that loss of markets for paper and other wood products, a […]
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 […]
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Voith and the Oscars® – The Paper Story (PAMSA)
Latest News & Features awards, Oscars, Paper, Voith
“And the Oscar goes to…“ – these magic words will once again make 24 movie stars very happy at the 88th presentation of the Academy Awards®. The famous stage at the Dolby Theatre® will also feature a little piece of Voith, when the world’s entertainment industry is looking excitedly at the golden envelopes. Because the paper for […]
Going Paperless Does Not Save Trees
Latest News & Features fibre, markets, Paper, paperless, plantations, research, Two Sides, wood
New study commissioned by Two Sides explains why the popular “go paperless – save trees” slogans are misleading and false. Two Sides North America has released a new study outlining key facts on why paperless initiatives do not save trees. Findings point to mounting evidence that loss of markets for paper and other wood products, a […]
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 […]