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Why wood pulp is world’s new wonder material
Latest News & Features cellulose, Nanocrystalline cellulose, New Scientist, wood pulp
THE hottest new material in town is light, strong and conducts electricity. What’s more, it’s been around a long, long time. Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC), which is produced by processing wood pulp, is being hailed as the latest wonder material. Japan-based Pioneer Electronics is applying it to the next generation of flexible electronic displays. IBM is […]
Two Sides’ Open Letter to Google on its ‘Go Paperless in 2013’ initiative
January 8th 2013, Chicago 0700 EST and London 1300 CET. The following open letter has been sent to Mr. Eric Schmidt of Google and highlights Two Sides’ concerns that Google and others are trying to promote their services as environmentally preferable to print and paper whereas there is significant evidence that electronic communication, and Google’s […]
Pick paper for your presents and recycle it for your future
Latest News & Features Christmas, environmental sustainability, giftwrap, Paper Recycling Association of South Africa, recyclable, RecyclePaperZA, recycling, sustainability, wrapping paper
The day after Christmas, generally referred to as Boxing Day, was historically reserved for clearing out unused or unwanted items. These items were given out to the less fortunate in boxes. It is also a day when you will see cardboard boxes and wrapping paper piled high among the household refuse.
What is your e-impact? Take this quick quiz now
Latest News & Features e-impact, environment, Internet, quiz, wwwaste
What’s your e-impact? If you’re fed up with being told that the internet is better for your environment, try this simple quiz. Click on the link and measure yourself! http://wwwaste.fr/ WWWASTE is a multimedia experience with the aim of increasing web user awareness of the ecological impact of his daily internet surfing related to the […]
Print media shines in Sandy’s wake
Latest News & Features Going green, New York, Paper, print, print media, Sandy
By Dead Tree Edition USA, Nov. 12, 2012 (RISI) – Many readers in the mid-Atlantic region report a new appreciation for print media in the wake of Sandy’s mayhem. Among the observations they passed along are: The best photos are still created for print media. Iwan Baan rented a helicopter to capture the stunning image […]
Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging launches new-look Typek
Latest News & Features, Member Releases Paper, Paper packaging, Sappi, South Africa, Typek
Johannesburg, 02 November 2012 Sappi Southern Africa has re-launched the well-known Typek brand. A popular and trusted brand in offices, schools and homes, readily available through most retailers and stationers, the distinctive red and white packaging has been updated and refreshed to more visibly reflect Sappi’s commitment to sustainability. In a market confused by imported […]
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, […]
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Why wood pulp is world’s new wonder material
Latest News & Features cellulose, Nanocrystalline cellulose, New Scientist, wood pulp
THE hottest new material in town is light, strong and conducts electricity. What’s more, it’s been around a long, long time. Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC), which is produced by processing wood pulp, is being hailed as the latest wonder material. Japan-based Pioneer Electronics is applying it to the next generation of flexible electronic displays. IBM is […]
Two Sides’ Open Letter to Google on its ‘Go Paperless in 2013’ initiative
January 8th 2013, Chicago 0700 EST and London 1300 CET. The following open letter has been sent to Mr. Eric Schmidt of Google and highlights Two Sides’ concerns that Google and others are trying to promote their services as environmentally preferable to print and paper whereas there is significant evidence that electronic communication, and Google’s […]
Pick paper for your presents and recycle it for your future
Latest News & Features Christmas, environmental sustainability, giftwrap, Paper Recycling Association of South Africa, recyclable, RecyclePaperZA, recycling, sustainability, wrapping paper
The day after Christmas, generally referred to as Boxing Day, was historically reserved for clearing out unused or unwanted items. These items were given out to the less fortunate in boxes. It is also a day when you will see cardboard boxes and wrapping paper piled high among the household refuse.
What is your e-impact? Take this quick quiz now
Latest News & Features e-impact, environment, Internet, quiz, wwwaste
What’s your e-impact? If you’re fed up with being told that the internet is better for your environment, try this simple quiz. Click on the link and measure yourself! http://wwwaste.fr/ WWWASTE is a multimedia experience with the aim of increasing web user awareness of the ecological impact of his daily internet surfing related to the […]
Print media shines in Sandy’s wake
Latest News & Features Going green, New York, Paper, print, print media, Sandy
By Dead Tree Edition USA, Nov. 12, 2012 (RISI) – Many readers in the mid-Atlantic region report a new appreciation for print media in the wake of Sandy’s mayhem. Among the observations they passed along are: The best photos are still created for print media. Iwan Baan rented a helicopter to capture the stunning image […]
Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging launches new-look Typek
Latest News & Features, Member Releases Paper, Paper packaging, Sappi, South Africa, Typek
Johannesburg, 02 November 2012 Sappi Southern Africa has re-launched the well-known Typek brand. A popular and trusted brand in offices, schools and homes, readily available through most retailers and stationers, the distinctive red and white packaging has been updated and refreshed to more visibly reflect Sappi’s commitment to sustainability. In a market confused by imported […]
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, […]