A National Recycling Day message from the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa It is estimated that only 5% of South African households recycle their paper and cardboard. So what is the other 95% doing with it? A significant amount of recyclable paper is going to landfill every year. This paper degrades along with other […]
“Paper? But this is the digital, paperless age and we are trying to go green,” we hear you say. Yes, it is the digital age where e-cards and textmessages abound, but you are very wrong if you think paperless is the greener way to go.
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 […]
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 […]
Ahead of Earth Hour on 31 March 2012, here are a few facts about the impact of digital communications versus its paper counterpart. So next time you need to read a really long document, it’s probably better to print it out. Sir Nicholas Stern, head of the Government Economic Service in the United Kingdom, released […]
Monday, 30 January 2012: In its first quarterly State of the Power System briefing of 2012, Eskom today spelt out the measures required to ensure a stable and reliable power system to keep the lights on for all South Africans. Eskom launched the quarterly briefings in January 2011 in line with its commitment to keep […]
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) is calling for applications from post-graduate chemical engineering students for its Master of Science (MSc) study programme which facilitates bursaries and scholarships for eligible applicants. “The pulp, paper and packaging industry is brimming with opportunity, especially in the areas of research into green and sustainable energy technologies, […]