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In the black

Black liquor, a by-product of the pulping process is sometimes referred to as ‘black gold’ because of the high levels of energy it contains.
On the scent of natural solutions

On the scent of natural solutions in South Africa

The wood-boring Cossid Moth (Coryphodema tristis) has a broad range of native tree hosts in South Africa.
Rethinking energy and society

Rethinking energy and society in Ngodwana Mill

Climate change has resulted in shifting seasons and climbing temperatures, threatening to deprive us of the very things – air, water, food and a safe place to live – we depend on for survival.
Diving deep into more sustainable pulping technology

Making pulping technology more sustainable

Currently, pulping of wood to isolate cellulose fibres for paper production uses energy-intensive technologies developed more than a century ago that require fossil chemicals.
A sweet success

A sweet success

The recyclability of products has become just as important to consumers as quality and price. At the same time, consumers are also insisting on food packaging that’s safe.
Sharing value differently

Sharing value with Abashintshi in South Africa

In South Africa, many of Sappi’s operations are situated in rural areas where poverty is rife, unemployment is high and job opportunities are limited.

A responsible solution

There is a global movement to limit or eliminate solvent-based casting systems in order to reduce chemical waste and pollution.

Closing raw material loops

The circular economy is regenerative by design and aims to gradually decouple growth from the consumption of finite resources.
Weathering climate change

Weathering climate change in South Africa

Sappi Forests owns and leases 390,000 hectares of plantations in South Africa which are under increasing threat from pests and diseases, as well as climate change.
Unlocking wastewater opportunities at Lanaken Mill

Unlocking wastewater opportunities at Lanaken Mill

In June 2019, Sappi Europe completed the re-build of PM8 at Lanaken Mill. The mill can now produce woodfree coated paper in addition to lightweight coated paper.

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