News and updates
Edith Leeuta appointed as Fibre Circle CEO
Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the South African paper and paper packaging sector, has appointed Edith Leeuta as chief executive officer effective 1 May 2022.“The Fibre Circle Board is delighted to welcome Edith to the team,” says Dinga Mncube, chairman. “Her vision, drive, passion for the environment and experience are what Fibre […]
Important communication regarding EPR fees payable by members
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment has made it clear that the EPR Fees are indeed payable as detailed in the attached letter addressed to Polyco but which also pertains to the Paper and Paper Packaging EPR regulations as a whole. As previously communicated in our newsletter, and on the website, Fibre Circle will […]
Fibre Circle EPR Scheme for the Paper and Paper Packaging Sector
Fibre Circle EPR Scheme for the Paper and Paper Packaging Sector as submitted to Government on 4 November 2021. NB: Practical implementation of this plan may lead to changes but these will be communicated to members and placed on this website from time to time. Rates submitted to DFFE
Update On Extended Producer Responsibility Fees
At this point in time, we were hoping to have a solid way forward in terms of the fees. This is not the case. Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation representing the paper sector, along with several packaging producer responsibility organisations, eagerly await the decision of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) and […]
Think Before You Throw This Global Recycling Day
GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY – FRIDAY 18 MARCH 2022 Around 1.1 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging are recovered for recycling in South Africa every year. This accounts for just under 70% of paper products available for recovery in the country. Over the past 15 years, more than 19 million tonnes of paper and paper […]
GOOD NEWS – Paper Grocery & Take-Away Food Bags Can Be Collected for Recycling
Good news for households and waste collectors – paper grocery and take-away food bags can be collected for recyclingUnder a new campaign name, “Recycling in the Bag”, Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation for the paper sector, teamed up with food service and packaging producer Detpak and Remade Recycling (part of the Mpact Group) to […]
Detpak South Africa Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary of Being FSC® Certified
Detpak South Africa is proud to have celebrated its 10th year of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody Certification in February 2022. (FSC-C109574)Detpak designs, manufacture, and supplies the foodservice, retail & industrial markets with world-class paper packaging products from its South African-based factory, supported through the shareholding of Detmold, a global packaging supplier, who […]
Paper. A Natural Fit for the Circular Economy and Greener Packaging
Paper has a fascinating history. Developed centuries ago, it has been through the mill – literally and figuratively – in terms of how it is made. There are also many interesting side stories: one that often goes untold is how paper actually stores carbon, making paper, and the wood it comes from, good for the […]
COP26 SIDE-EVENT
A renewable and sustainable solution to the Just Transition, economic recovery, circular economy and climate change You are invited by Fibre Circle, the South African producer responsibility organisation for paper and paper packaging and an official sponsor of the COP 26 South African pavilion, to participate in a side event, co-hosted by the International Council […]
Invitation: COP26 South Africa Pavilion Events
COP26 South Africa Pavilion Events We invite you to participate in our COP26 South Africa Pavilion events taking place online and in Glasgow, Scotland, from the 2nd to 11th of November 2021. In line with this year’s focus for COP26, the South Africa Pavilion events are designed to give you insight into the bold steps being taken […]
SA’s paper industry is getting EPR ready
JOHANNESBURG, October 22, 2021 – South Africa’s paper and packaging sector have less than 14 days to register with Fibre Circle to comply with government’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The deadline for EPR registrations is 5 November 2021 and outlines a new approach to waste management for paper, packaging and some single use products, lighting […]
Should I Register With Fibre Circle?
The deadline for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) registrations is 5 November 2021 and many companies are not sure whether they should register with Fibre Circle to remain EPR compliant. As the registered producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the South African paper and paper packaging sector, Fibre Circle has elected to collect EPR fees from registered […]