Packaging Council of South Africa

Telephone: +27 11 463 9909 Fax: +27 11 463 9587
Postal address: PO Box 131400, Bryanston 2021, South Africa.
E-mail: Andrew Marthinusen, Executive Director
pacsa@mweb.co.za

Welcome to PACSA
 

In 2008 South Africans consumed an estimated 2,7 Million tons of packaging in all types -- paper , plastic, metal and glass .This figure excludes exports of empty and filled packaging and includes imports into SA. The average real growth rate for the last ten years in the SA Packaging Industry has been approximately 2,5% (Source: BMI Foodpack)

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Packaging is produced using four primary raw materials and these are reflected in size ranking in 2008, as follows:

Volume Value
1) Paper 1) Plastics
2) Glass 2) Paper
3) Plastics 3) Metals
4) Metals 4) Glass

The Packaging Council of South Africa (PACSA) was founded in 1984, replacing the Association of Packaging Manufacturers. PACSA is closely associated with The Institute of Packaging South Africa (IPSA).


PACSA is a voluntary industry body. Its members are in three broad categories – Converters, Associates and Affiliates. The Converters represent some 70% of the  revenue generated by the industry. Associates are in effect the major raw material suppliers, and Affiliates are customers and major recyclers. Collectively this body directly employs some 60 000 people in South Africa.


PACSA represents views of its members on National issues with particular focus on environmental matters.

 

Directors of PACSA

Latest News
Ten tips what you should be doing..
PACSA/RAG Response to Draft National Waste Management Strategy 25 May 2010
Letter from: Environment & Tourism
Sustainable solution for the management of packaging and paper wastes (Nov 2009)

PACSA reply: Sustainable solution for the management of packaging and paper wastes (Dec 2009)
Draft Structure of the Industry Waste Management Plan from Perchards
Download: Recoup - Plastics Packaging: Recyclability by Design (1MB pdf file)
Download: Common Myths/Misconceptions about Packaging
( pdf file) Updated January 2009
PACSA letter to Packaging Industry Converters regarding Extended Producer Responsibility via the new National Waste Bill

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PACSA's letter to DEAT 31 October 2008

 

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PACSA's meeting with DEAT on 21 November 2008

 

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PACSA members click here for minutes of the most recent PACSA Executive Committee and AGM Meetings
PACSA members click here for BMI Import Export Statistics Summary
WPO Position Paper: Packaging technology trends concerning environmental consideration

 

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SAPRO's view on biodegradable additives in plastics and their effect on the recycling industry


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