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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 […]
Paper Birds
Latest News & Features, Papercrafts birds, Paper, paper crafting
Here’s a super simple way to assemble a flock of featherless friends. This nearly no-mess project is easy enough to make in minutes and let kids add lots of inspired elements of their own.
Toshiba pulls National No Print Day
Latest News & Features environmental footprint, Greenwash, National No-Print day, Paper, print, Toshiba, trees, Two Sides
22 June 2012, London, UK Martyn Eustace, Director of Two Sides, comments on developments “It appears that the widespread criticism that has greeted Toshiba’s ill conceived ‘National No Print Day’ has taken the company by surprise. For an organisation with an invested interest in print to advocate ‘no print’ is clearly ill advised but to […]
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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.
Ibá’s Elizabeth de Carvalhaes name president of The International Council of Forests and Paper Associations
WASHINGTON – The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) announced Elizabeth de Carvalhaes as its new president. De Carvalhaes, who is president of the Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá), will serve in this capacity for the next two years.
CEOs Discuss Future – The Paper Story (PAMSA)
Latest News & Features forests, ICFPA, PAMSA, Paper, sustainability
The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) seventh biennial International CEO Roundtable today took place in Washington, D.C. More than 20 forest and paper industry CEOs and association leaders from around the world met to discuss industry innovation and opportunities for the future.