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We Want a Sustainable Future, Don't You?

April 19 2024 By Paper Pledge paper, pledge, sustainability

As one of the largest publishing and printing companies in South Africa, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers recognises the need to commit to even more environmentally-aware practices within the organisation. Environmental sustainability is a cornerstone of ethical, responsible business, and we are putting our weight firmly behind making conscious decisions that benefit the environment. The first of these is the Caxton and CTP Paper Pledge - a...

CO2, Paper Production and Sustainability - How Does It All Fit Together?

April 19 2024 By Paper Pledge paper, production, sustainability

"The average tree absorbs around 10kg of CO2 per year for the first 20 years of its life." In recent years, we've heard the term 'C02' and 'carbon footprint' more and more as our awareness of ecological issues grows. But what do these words really mean for organisations trying to minimise the impact of their operations on the environment? Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an odourless gas found in the atmosphere. It is produced as a result of burning fossi...

Sappi: Ensuring Sustainability in Every Way

June 03 2024 By Paper Pledge paper, pledge, sustainability, clean, energy

Sappi Southern Africa, which plants at least one tree for each one it harvests, has enjoyed a strategic and mutually beneficial relationship with Caxton for decades. The company, a significant global player in the dissolving pulp market, innovates and develops new products to meet local demand for newsprint, graphic and packaging papers. It operates five mills and has a combined production capacity of 99 000m3 sawn timber, 690 000 tons of paper, ...