Even the paper industry does not cut down trees carelessly. Instead, trees are cultivated specifically for this purpose. Here are a few facts about trees and papers gained from the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (PRASA).
– All South African paper is produced from plantation-grown trees, recycled paper, or bagasse (sugar-cane fibre).
– Plantation-grown trees are farmed for paper, just as wheat is planted for bread.
– Paper can be recycled at least seven times. New wood fibre from new timber is then required to keep the paper cycle going.
– Plantation trees, from which paper is made, help to absorb carbon dioxide from and release oxygen into the atmosphere. The trees, and thus paper and wood products, store this carbon as solid matter. By recycling paper, we can ensure that this carbon is kept out of the atmosphere for longer.
– Tetra Pak (milk, custard and juice cartons made from paper) are fully recyclable. It comprises of 75% paper board which can be recycled by the paper industry. Check out northcliffmelvilletimes.com for a video of Ursula Henneberry of PRASA demonstrating how Tetra Pak is recycled at the Energy Conversations Expo at Delta Park.
Details: www.prasa.co.za or 011 803 5063
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