Tag: paper
Fibre Circle pioneers development of a localised recyclability standard for South African paper products
In a groundbreaking move, Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organization for paper and paper packaging in South Africa, has initiated a multi-stakeholder engagement initiative focused on developing a recyclability standard and...
Mondi to showcase sustainable packaging innovations at FACHPACK 2024
MONDI, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, will have its portfolio of innovative and flexible packaging solutions on display at this year’s FACHPACK, one of the main events in...
AES: A ‘paper trail’ of successful energy optimisation in SA’s pulp and paper...
THERMAL energy plays a pivotal role in both the preparation of raw materials – and the pressing and drying of the fibre layers – which ultimately forms the 3,8-million tons of...
Fibre Circle appeals to businesses to recycle self-adhesive label liners
Fibre Circle is a government-recognised producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the paper and paper packaging sector and is at the forefront of promoting environmental sustainability through recycling. As the recognised PRO...
Separating wet waste from dry waste: A key to successful recycling
Do you know what happens to your waste after you've disposed of it? If not, you're not alone. The majority of people tend to toss everything into a single bin, a...
Survey shows SA consumers are still confused about the impact of paper on forests
South African consumers’ views on environmental perceptions, preferences and attitudes towards print, paper and paper-based packaging have been included for the first time in an international survey, which showed that many...
Transpaco remains resilient amid tough trading conditions
JSE listed paper, plastic and packaging group Transpaco announced results for
the year ended 30 June 2023 with operating profit up 13.3% to R252,5 million
compared to R222,8 million and an operating margin...
Forest and paper industry’s roundtable unearths the sector’s role in greener products
THE trend to encourage consumers to go paperless may not be doing the good many think it is doing: that was the clear message from a roundtable discussion hosted on 5...
Sister companies Steinmüller Africa and Bilfinger Intervalve Africa Improve Quality in the Pulp and...
Valve supplier Bilfinger Intervalve Africa succeeded in improving the steam system of a paper mill for an increase in efficiency and productivity and a reduction in operational costs.
“Top performers in the...
Mpact Recycling expands on-site services into major metros
IN September, Mpact Recycling announced that their on-site waste management service offering, previously called Remade On Site, would be rebranded as Mpact Waste Management and become its own independent brand within...