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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]