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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 […]
The debate about the paperless office has flared again
Latest News & Features digital, electronic, Paper, paperless, print, RISI, Toshiba
By Ken Norris, Contributing Editor, Pulp & Paper International NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2012 (RISI) A recent marketing campaign by Toshiba was the cause this time. The company, a global manufacturer of consumer and commercial printers, among many other products, sought to establish a “No Print Day” and hoped to show the environmental benefits of […]
Can Facebook Show How to Reduce the Growing Energy Use of the Internet?
Latest News & Features carbon dioxide, cloud, Facebook, GHG emissions, global warming
Can Facebook Show How to Reduce the Growing Energy Use of the Internet? Computer design and server farm location could dramatically reduce the energy required to run Facebook and the rest of the Internet, reducing greenhouse gases, too By David Biello (Source: Scientific American) More than 750 million users, 532 million kilowatt-hours of energy consumption […]
100 Beautiful Bird Sculptures Made Out Of Paper
Latest News & Features, Papercrafts birds, Paper
Take a flight of fancy with this flock of feathered friends! In fact, these colorful bird specimens are not so much on the feathery side as they are papery, because these winged beauties are intricate paper sculptures, painstakingly pieced together by talented artist and illustrator Diana Beltran Herrera, from Bogota, Columbia
New Two Sides Campaign Targets UK Consumers – “No Wonder You Love Paper”
Latest News & Features digital media, Paper, print media, sustainability
Two Sides joins with UK newspaper and magazine publishers to promote the attractiveness and sustainability of print media The campaign features the attractiveness and sustainability of magazines and newspapers. Research by Two Sides has revealed consumers are surprised to learn that: Almost 70% of paper across Europe is collected and recycled. In fact it’s one […]
Is Digital Media Worse for the Environment Than Print?
Latest News & Features digital media, Don Carli, e-waste, electronic media, energy, environment, environmental footprint, Going green, Paper, paper mills, print, print media
E-waste is largely out of sight, but its impact can be profound, says award-winning writer. This award-winning article from Don Carli looks at digital media and compares its environmental impact against print. His article states: “Public opinion polls show that concern about the environment rises and falls based on the state of the economy and […]
Fling a Ring Thing
Latest News & Features, Papercrafts drinking straw, Paper, paper crafting
It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane, and it’s definitely not Superman. It’s a homemade aircraft guaranteed to bring the fun of flying toys to new heights — and lengths. Its odd design helps it sail impressive distances. You will need: 2 1-inch wide stripes of card stock, one 10 inches long, one 5 […]
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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.
Discover the treasure in your trash
Latest News & Features carbon dioxide, Clean-Up SA, emissions, environment, magazines, National Recycling Day, newspaper, packaging, Paper, plantation forestry, plastic, print, RecyclePaperZA, recycling, Recycling Day, sustainability, trees
Between September 14 and 19, we celebrate Clean-up South Africa and Recycle Week to encourage citizens countrywide to recycle as a means of preventing ‘treasured trash’ from taking up precious space in landfills and extending its usable life as a new product.