Paper Explained
Paper has a fascinating history. Developed centuries ago, it has been through the mill – literally and figuratively – in terms of what it’s made from and how it is made.
Action Areas
PAMSA supports the South African pulp and paper industry in pre-competitive and common areas of environmental issues, education and training, and research and development.
Paper Resources
From printable activities for the kids to our latest recycling statistics, you will find what you need here.
Welcome
to the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) lives and breathes all things paper. We look after the education, environment, research and recycling interests of the pulp and paper sector in South Africa, supported by RecyclePaperZA, our paper recycling arm.
It’s renewable. It’s recyclable. It’s paper.
Youth entrepreneurship programme finds opportunity in climate crisis
The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s landmark report paints a daunting picture for humanity. But a new Primestars programme shows youngsters how to harness a potential silver lining for both the planet and job-hungry South Africans: new employment opportunities in the green economy.September and Ocotber saw the roll-out of the edutainment film, Karabo’s Kitchen, […]
How the paper industry is the epitome of the circular economy
How the paper industry is the epitome of the circular economy JOHANNESBURG – October 27, 2021 – Even before extended producer responsibility (EPR) was mandated by the South African Government in May 2021, the pulp and paper manufacturing and recycling sector has been embarking on process and production innovation to reduce its environmental footprint, divert […]
Sappi collaborates with WWF-SA for water security
Sappi has entered into a Water Stewardship agreement with WWF-SA (World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa), aimed at improving the water security in the uMkhomazi catchment area. With its significant manufacturing and forestry footprint in this catchment area, which forms part of the Southern Drakensberg Strategic Water Source Area in KwaZulu-Natal, it makes sense […]