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SA’s media: The old is dying, the new is struggling to be born
Source: Politicsweb.co.za The state of our newspapers, in print and online, in seven tables and charts The recent release of the Audit Bureau of Circulations’ figures for the second quarter of 2013 were reported as containing yet more bad news for South Africa’s newspapers. In its report on the figures Business Day stated that SA newspapers “remain under […]
National Book Week celebrates the books of our lives
Johannesburg, South Africa (07 August 2013) — National Book Week will be celebrated from 2 – 7 September 2013 across the country. Schools, libraries, municipalities and provinces will all be hosting diverse activities to highlight the books of our lives and the value reading adds to our lives. This South African Book Development Council (SABDC) initiative, […]
RecyclePaperZA reports an increase in paper recycling
The latest statistics from the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (RecyclePaperZA) show that 73,674 tonnes more paper was collected in 2012, up from 1,077,641 tonnes in 2011. The 1,151,315 tonnes recovered in 2012 equates to 57.3% of paper that can be collected and recycled* compared to 58.2% in 2011. The slight dip can be […]
Insightful interview on CNBC Africa’s Open Exchange with Jane Molony
If you missed CNBC Africa’s David Williams interview on Friday 2 August with Jane Molony, executive director of PAMSA. As the worldwide recession subsides the South African paper and pulp industry has settled, with some grades of sustainably produced pulp, packaging and tissue paper showing slight growth in demand. However, with rising imports, increasing costs and […]
Global Forest and Paper Industry’s Sustainability Record Supports Transition to a Green Economy
Latest News & Features 2013 Sustainability Progress Report, greenhouse gas emissions, ICFPA, Paper, sustainability
WASHINGTON – The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) released its 2013 Sustainability Progress Report showing improvements on a range of sustainability indicators and focusing on the industry’s contributions toward a green economy.
Forest and Paper Industry Leaders Discuss the Global Sector’s Future
Latest News & Features Fibria, forestry, Graphic Packaging International, ICFPA, Paper, Paper packaging, renewable, sustaiable
São Paulo, Brazil, June 6th, 2013 – Today, the sixth biennial international CEOs Roundtable organized by the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) took place in São Paulo, Brazil. More than 50 CEOs and association leaders from around the world met to address issues of common interest, including the consequences of economic pressures […]
The ins and outs of paper recycling
Latest News & Features carbon, jobs, landfill, methane, oxygen, Paper, recycling, waste
Paper, one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable products, is made from farmed trees, just as your morning cereal was made from farmed wheat or corn. Plantation trees help to absorb carbon dioxide from and release life-giving oxygen into the atmosphere. Trees, and thus paper and wood products, store this carbon as solid matter. […]
A Troubling Sign for Tablet Magazines?
Latest News & Features Dead Tree Edition, digital, iPad, Kindle, magazines, Mequoda, Newsweek, print, tablets
A study that purportedly shows tablet users’ “preference for digital magazines over print magazines” actually suggests that people really don’t like tablet magazines. “23% of tablet users prefer digital magazines on tablets over print,” says a blog post from Mequoda about its new study “How American Adults Consume Magazines on Tablets.” The blog post and trade-media […]
Don’t let corporate ignorance cause a paper jam
Latest News & Features digital, emissions, Green Office Week, online, Paper, printing, Sir Nicholas Stern, Stern Review
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) is calling on businesses to change their attitude to paper during Green Office Week (22-26 April) by shredding the misconceptions they have about paper. Day in, day out, we are faced with messages about the harm that paper does to our environment. More often than not, these […]
US senate to reconsider the elimination of paper based communication
Latest News & Features Consumers for Paper Options, digital, environmentally friendly, information, Paper, Two Sides
Press release from Two Sides 7th March 2013, London, UK – A resolution placed before the US Senate seeks to reverse recent federal initiatives to eliminate paper-based information ‘Consumers for Paper Options’, a US group set up to challenge the drive towards a digital only society, applauds the resolution Originally reported by Industry Intelligence, 5th […]
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SA’s media: The old is dying, the new is struggling to be born
Source: Politicsweb.co.za The state of our newspapers, in print and online, in seven tables and charts The recent release of the Audit Bureau of Circulations’ figures for the second quarter of 2013 were reported as containing yet more bad news for South Africa’s newspapers. In its report on the figures Business Day stated that SA newspapers “remain under […]
National Book Week celebrates the books of our lives
Johannesburg, South Africa (07 August 2013) — National Book Week will be celebrated from 2 – 7 September 2013 across the country. Schools, libraries, municipalities and provinces will all be hosting diverse activities to highlight the books of our lives and the value reading adds to our lives. This South African Book Development Council (SABDC) initiative, […]
RecyclePaperZA reports an increase in paper recycling
The latest statistics from the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (RecyclePaperZA) show that 73,674 tonnes more paper was collected in 2012, up from 1,077,641 tonnes in 2011. The 1,151,315 tonnes recovered in 2012 equates to 57.3% of paper that can be collected and recycled* compared to 58.2% in 2011. The slight dip can be […]
Insightful interview on CNBC Africa’s Open Exchange with Jane Molony
If you missed CNBC Africa’s David Williams interview on Friday 2 August with Jane Molony, executive director of PAMSA. As the worldwide recession subsides the South African paper and pulp industry has settled, with some grades of sustainably produced pulp, packaging and tissue paper showing slight growth in demand. However, with rising imports, increasing costs and […]
Global Forest and Paper Industry’s Sustainability Record Supports Transition to a Green Economy
Latest News & Features 2013 Sustainability Progress Report, greenhouse gas emissions, ICFPA, Paper, sustainability
WASHINGTON – The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) released its 2013 Sustainability Progress Report showing improvements on a range of sustainability indicators and focusing on the industry’s contributions toward a green economy.
Forest and Paper Industry Leaders Discuss the Global Sector’s Future
Latest News & Features Fibria, forestry, Graphic Packaging International, ICFPA, Paper, Paper packaging, renewable, sustaiable
São Paulo, Brazil, June 6th, 2013 – Today, the sixth biennial international CEOs Roundtable organized by the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) took place in São Paulo, Brazil. More than 50 CEOs and association leaders from around the world met to address issues of common interest, including the consequences of economic pressures […]
The ins and outs of paper recycling
Latest News & Features carbon, jobs, landfill, methane, oxygen, Paper, recycling, waste
Paper, one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable products, is made from farmed trees, just as your morning cereal was made from farmed wheat or corn. Plantation trees help to absorb carbon dioxide from and release life-giving oxygen into the atmosphere. Trees, and thus paper and wood products, store this carbon as solid matter. […]
A Troubling Sign for Tablet Magazines?
Latest News & Features Dead Tree Edition, digital, iPad, Kindle, magazines, Mequoda, Newsweek, print, tablets
A study that purportedly shows tablet users’ “preference for digital magazines over print magazines” actually suggests that people really don’t like tablet magazines. “23% of tablet users prefer digital magazines on tablets over print,” says a blog post from Mequoda about its new study “How American Adults Consume Magazines on Tablets.” The blog post and trade-media […]
Don’t let corporate ignorance cause a paper jam
Latest News & Features digital, emissions, Green Office Week, online, Paper, printing, Sir Nicholas Stern, Stern Review
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) is calling on businesses to change their attitude to paper during Green Office Week (22-26 April) by shredding the misconceptions they have about paper. Day in, day out, we are faced with messages about the harm that paper does to our environment. More often than not, these […]
US senate to reconsider the elimination of paper based communication
Latest News & Features Consumers for Paper Options, digital, environmentally friendly, information, Paper, Two Sides
Press release from Two Sides 7th March 2013, London, UK – A resolution placed before the US Senate seeks to reverse recent federal initiatives to eliminate paper-based information ‘Consumers for Paper Options’, a US group set up to challenge the drive towards a digital only society, applauds the resolution Originally reported by Industry Intelligence, 5th […]