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Finding the balance – why virgin and recycled fibres both have a place in paper, packaging and print
The sustainability of packaging production is a critical and ongoing consideration by consumers, retailers and brand owners. While the pursuit of environmental friendliness – or the appearance of it – drives the push towards more recycled fibres, virgin or new fibres are still essential in the manufacturing of high-quality, durable, and sustainable paper products.
A walk on the wide side of forestry
Finding Biodiversity in Timber Plantations The loss of biodiversity that underpins life on earth, and the ecosystem services upon which we depend, is a massive red flag for every country in the world, South Africa included. As populations increase, more land is transformed from its natural state, and inevitably, the biodiversity supported by those natural […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS | Seven Things You Didn’t Know Have Their Roots in Wood
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Wood is the wonder fibre of the world. Multifunctional and renewable, when used sustainably, wood and its components are an indispensable part of the everyday life. “Biotechnology and innovation are helping the forest product sector to use sustainably farmed trees in ways we never imagined possible,” says Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers […]
South Africans Urged to Improve Their Recycling Habits Ahead of Global Recycling Day
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Global Recycling Day takes place annually on 18 March. While South Africa recycles an average 1.1 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging each year, a significant amount is lost when it is discarded with wet waste, lost to the environment as litter or stored up in homes and businesses as documents and paper packaging. […]
Sappi delivers solid results in difficult economic climate
Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: “Within the context of ongoing challenging global macroeconomic conditions and weak paper markets I am pleased that the group delivered EBITDA of US$156 million, which was in line with guidance provided in the prior quarter.” Profitability was negatively impacted by approximately US$45 million […]
European Union entry procedure of goods as of 3 June 2024
Important changes concerning safety and security data reporting requirements Safety and security changes in the transportation of goods by sea, road and rail to the EU The European Union’s new customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – will introduce a new process for entry of goods by maritime and […]
Sappi achieves PEFC Group Scheme certification for small growers
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Five small timber growers in KwaZulu-Natal, have made history by becoming the first participants in the Sappi Khulisa programme to achieve forest certification through the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) in the Sappi Group Scheme for small growers. The five timber growers, with a total 8,143 hectares of timber area, have been […]
South African consumers prefer paper packaging, want more packaging return programmes
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The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) enlisted South Africa as one of the 16 countries that participated in this year’s global ‘Trend Tracker Survey’. The biennial consumer research study, driven by Two Sides, seeks to understand consumer perceptions towards print and paper products, looking specifically at environmental awareness, reading habits, and packaging preferences. […]
Collaboration brings prosperity for new transport venture
Latest News & Features, Media Releases
A KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) based transport company received a tremendous boost thanks to an enterprise and supplier development partnership MOU signed in 2022 between Sappi Southern Africa and the Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited (IDFC). Sanele Mkhize, Managing Director of Exodec 384 CC, took delivery of three brand new Mercedes trucks valued at R11.6 million on […]
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Finding the balance – why virgin and recycled fibres both have a place in paper, packaging and print
The sustainability of packaging production is a critical and ongoing consideration by consumers, retailers and brand owners. While the pursuit of environmental friendliness – or the appearance of it – drives the push towards more recycled fibres, virgin or new fibres are still essential in the manufacturing of high-quality, durable, and sustainable paper products.
A walk on the wide side of forestry
Finding Biodiversity in Timber Plantations The loss of biodiversity that underpins life on earth, and the ecosystem services upon which we depend, is a massive red flag for every country in the world, South Africa included. As populations increase, more land is transformed from its natural state, and inevitably, the biodiversity supported by those natural […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS | Seven Things You Didn’t Know Have Their Roots in Wood
Latest News & Features, Media Releases
Wood is the wonder fibre of the world. Multifunctional and renewable, when used sustainably, wood and its components are an indispensable part of the everyday life. “Biotechnology and innovation are helping the forest product sector to use sustainably farmed trees in ways we never imagined possible,” says Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers […]
South Africans Urged to Improve Their Recycling Habits Ahead of Global Recycling Day
Latest News & Features, Media Releases
Global Recycling Day takes place annually on 18 March. While South Africa recycles an average 1.1 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging each year, a significant amount is lost when it is discarded with wet waste, lost to the environment as litter or stored up in homes and businesses as documents and paper packaging. […]
Sappi delivers solid results in difficult economic climate
Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: “Within the context of ongoing challenging global macroeconomic conditions and weak paper markets I am pleased that the group delivered EBITDA of US$156 million, which was in line with guidance provided in the prior quarter.” Profitability was negatively impacted by approximately US$45 million […]
European Union entry procedure of goods as of 3 June 2024
Important changes concerning safety and security data reporting requirements Safety and security changes in the transportation of goods by sea, road and rail to the EU The European Union’s new customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – will introduce a new process for entry of goods by maritime and […]
Sappi achieves PEFC Group Scheme certification for small growers
Latest News & Features, Media Releases
Five small timber growers in KwaZulu-Natal, have made history by becoming the first participants in the Sappi Khulisa programme to achieve forest certification through the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) in the Sappi Group Scheme for small growers. The five timber growers, with a total 8,143 hectares of timber area, have been […]
South African consumers prefer paper packaging, want more packaging return programmes
Latest News & Features, Media Releases
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) enlisted South Africa as one of the 16 countries that participated in this year’s global ‘Trend Tracker Survey’. The biennial consumer research study, driven by Two Sides, seeks to understand consumer perceptions towards print and paper products, looking specifically at environmental awareness, reading habits, and packaging preferences. […]
Collaboration brings prosperity for new transport venture
Latest News & Features, Media Releases
A KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) based transport company received a tremendous boost thanks to an enterprise and supplier development partnership MOU signed in 2022 between Sappi Southern Africa and the Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited (IDFC). Sanele Mkhize, Managing Director of Exodec 384 CC, took delivery of three brand new Mercedes trucks valued at R11.6 million on […]