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Fun with paper and board
Latest News & Features, Papercrafts board, connectors, fabric, makedo, Paper, papercraft, plastic, recycle
New in South Africa, Makedo simply redefines the meaning of exploration and creativity for both children and parents. With an innovative set of re-usable connectors, or a feature kit to get you started, you will soon view everything in your house through your new “Makedo eyes.” From play objects to kids’ costumes, structures or arty […]
Going Paperless Doesn’t Mean Going Green, The New York Times Proves
Latest News & Features data centers, Dead Tree Edition, energy, go green, Internet, New York Times, Paper, paperless, Pollution, Pollution and the Internet, Power
Perhaps we can finally say goodbye to those simplistic “Go green, go paperless” promotional campaigns. There’s nothing particularly green about the massive data centers that store the internet’s data, The New York Times revealed this past weekend after in-depth investigation. Data centers waste electricity and spew pollutants in a way that “is sharply at odds […]
Canon declares support for the Two Sides and Print Power campaigns
Latest News & Features Canon, print and paper, Print Power campaign, recycle, Two Sides
19 September 2012, London, UK – Canon, a world leader in imaging products and solutions for the digital home and office, has become a member of the UK Two Sides organisation and supporter of the Two Sides and Print Power campaigns which promote the sustainability and effectiveness of print media in a multi channel world. […]
RecyclePaperZA focuses on entrepreneur training to improve paper recycling rates
Despite increased awareness around the importance of recycling, large amounts of recoverable paper and board packaging are still unnecessarily dumped in landfill sites. “Sadly only 5% of homes actively recycle their paper and board,” says RecyclePaperZA operations director Ursula Henneberry. “There is so much more that can be done, not only to preserve our environment, […]
Why we should be recycling our paper
Latest News & Features carbon dioxide, carbon oxide, cartons, fibre, landfill sites, magazines, National Recycling Day, newspaper, office, oxygen, Paper, RecyclePaperZA, recycling, tissue, trees
Paper recycling rates in South Africa increased to nearly 60% in 2011. This equates to the annual recovery of over a million tonnes of paper. Despite increased awareness, large amounts of recoverable paper and board packaging are still unnecessarily dumped in landfill sites. “Sadly only 5% of homes actively recycle their paper and board,” says […]
Rush to digital leaves too many behind
Latest News & Features digital divide, paperless
Last week, an insurance bill in the California State Assembly was pulled from further consideration once opposition mounted against a clause that would have mandated paperless insurance notices and statements. Both the California Department of Insurance and the Consumers for Paper Options opposed the bill, primarily because it did not include any provisions and protections […]
South African paper recycling recovery rate improving, but more to be done
Latest News & Features, Member Releases
News release from Mpact – 10 September 2012 The volume of paper recovered for recycling in South Africa has increased by almost a third over the past decade and could be 63% by 2017, according to statistics from the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (RecyclePaperZA). South Africa has seen paper recovery rates increase significantly […]
Green lungs help us breathe better
Latest News & Features arbour week, ecological landscape, global warming, green lungs, greenbelt, IWMSA, oxygen, soil erosion, trees
Arbour Week is celebrated nationally from 01 to 07 September, and in 2012, the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) urges all South Africans to heed the call to respect and nurture the greenbelts in our urban areas. A greenbelt is best described as natural, undeveloped land which has been demarcated and set […]
Pulling the plug on the digital vs paper debate
Latest News & Features climate change, digital, FSC, mitigation, National Geographic Society, PAMSA, Paper, print, Sir Nicholas Stern, Stern Review
It is time for the South Africans to take stand against the myths and misinformation, and broaden our knowledge of the truth and scientifically proven facts. While we cannot dispute the convenience and immediacy of having annual reports on our company websites and our latest bank statement emailed to us, we have to ensure that […]
Toshiba’s National No-Print Day causes paper jam
Latest News & Features e-waste, FSC, Greenpeace, Paper, recycling, Toshiba, Two Sides
On June 4, Toshiba America Business Solutions issued an announcement which stated: “As part of its ongoing mission to get businesses to print smarter and practise sustainable consumption, Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc today announced the first annual National No-Print Day (NNPD) to be held on Oct. 23, 2012. NNPD is a nationwide campaign to […]
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Four common office recycling mistakes
Latest News & Features Green Office Week, office, paper recycling
It is estimated that only 8% of businesses recycle their used paper and board. And even the most well-intentioned recyclers make mistakes. The Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (RecyclePaperZA) outlines some of the more common recycling blunders with some helpful tips to make sure that paper and board get to where they need to be: […]
Cute Easter milk carton baskets
Latest News & Features, Papercrafts cartons, Easter, recycle, upcycle
Upcycle your empty milk cartons and let your kids make these cute bunny-like easter baskets.
Celebrating trees on International Day of Forests 2016
Latest News & Features FAO, fibre, food, forests, fuel, ICFPA, Paper, plantations, renewable, sustainable, United Nations
On Monday March 21, the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) celebrated the United Nations International Day of Forests. Forests – in all forms – are essential to life on our planet. They provide clean air, water and climate regulation. As a renewable resource, forests are an important part of the solution to […]
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 […]