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.
How ordinary citizens and businesses can help waste paper shortages this holiday season
JOHANNESBURG, December 15 2021 – Separate your recyclables from your rubbish. That’s the message from RecyclePaperZA, whether you’re home or away this festive season.The paper recycling arm of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) also urges resorts, hotels and guest houses to make it easier for guests to separate their waste.On average, 1.1 […]
Critical waste paper shortages in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, December 13, 2021 – The South African paper recycling industry is facing a critical shortage of various grades of waste paper, in particular pre-consumer (K3) and post-consumer (K4) brown/kraft cardboard. The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) believes that this trend will continue, putting further pressure on domestic paper mills in the run up […]
Sappi employees embrace safety-first approach – Over 80% have chosen to vaccinate against Covid-19; vaccine mandate introduced
Sappi’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic and Covid-19 focuses on three elements: keeping our people safe, supporting those in need, and ensuring that our business adapts to the new realities so as to emerge stronger and more able to deliver on our purpose of building a thriving world and our Thrive25 strategy for growth. Commenting […]