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GAIN Website registration information for PIFSA Members
PIFSA Members
How to register on the GAIN Website.
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Environmental levy on printers? -
PrinTalk May 2009 |
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UNTIL now, the Packaging Council of South Africa (PACSA)
has been a lone voice in engaging the Department of Environmental
Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) over the impact of the new Waste Act
which was assented to by the State President on March 6, 2009. Two
important elements of this Act are the introduction of the concept
of extended producer responsibility and the power vested in the
Minister to order an Industry Waste Management Plan.
As PACSA points out, ‘responsible elements of the packaging industry
have for many years been driving voluntary industry initiatives to
develop recycling in South Africa and in 2007 the recycling rate for
all packaging and paper consumed in this country was 40,8%, which is
reasonable considering that there is effectively no separation by
households of post-consumer waste’.
However, according to PACSA, this is not considered to be enough by
DEAT and we are advised that it’s DEAT’s intention to apply the
concept of extended producer responsibility and make the broader
packaging and paper industry take more action – including funding –
to increase recycling rates dramatically.
This is not confined to the ‘packaging industry’ – the broader
printing industry will be
included in this plan.
Section 18 of the Waste Act provides:
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(f) that the producer of a product or class of products
identified … must carry out a life cycle assessment in relation to
the product, in such manner or in accordance with such standards or
procedures as may be prescribed; and
(g) the requirements that must be complied with in respect of the
design,
composition or production of a product or packaging, including a
requirement that
(i) clean production measures be implemented
There’s no doubt that broader environmental legislation is on its
way for the printing industry, and PIFSA will be co-operating with
PACSA and other role players to ensure that the impact is spread as
broadly as possible so that impact on individual companies is
minimised.
We are also working on developing Environmental Guidelines for our
industry using appropriate practices from other countries. We
believe it’s preferable for an industry to be proactive in this
regard, rather than have unrealistic standards imposed by the
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AFRICAGROWTH INSTITUTE – 2009 AFRICA SMME AWARDS COMPETITION
Closing Date for Entries: 31 July 20099
The Africagrowth Institute is organising a conference and Award
ceremony to recognise contributions made by Small, Micro and Medium
Enterprises towards growth in Africa at the Spier Estate,
Stellenbosch, Cape Town on the 15 October 2009.
Entered, established small, medium or micro enterprises, older than
two years, making a positive contribution to the image of business
in Africa, with original business ideas may be in line for the
honour of top SMME in Africa.
Entries are free of charge to eligible companies in the following
categories:
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Areas |
| Industrial Sector Award |
This is an award for the Manufacturing; Electricity; Gas
& Water; Construction; Mining & Quarrying and Agriculture |
| Trade Sector Award |
Wholesale, Retail sector, Arts and Crafts |
| Services Sector Award |
This is an award for the Financial & Business Services;
Transport Storage & Communications; Hospitality sector,
Tourism |
| Best New Business Award |
For outstanding results achieved in creating a new
business, less than three years in operation, and attaining
quantifiable business outcomes |
| Most Innovative Enterprise Award |
For the outstanding entrepreneurial spirit a company
possesses in pioneering new approaches and the ability to
adapt and develop products and/or professional services
ahead of the market |
| Young Enterprise Award |
For the outstanding accomplishment made by a business
Director and/or Owner at the age of 30 or under. |
| Africa SMME of the Year Award |
The overall SMME of the Year recipient will be selected
from the winners of the categories shown above |
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Eligibility |
- To be eligible, your business must satisfy all of the
following criteria:
- Employ less than the full time equivalent of 200 persons and
must have a turnover ranging between R40 000 and R10 million,
(±U$1 415 000)
- Registered in Africa
- In active operation for at least two years;
- Be resident in Africa;
- Not be a branch of another business.
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Franchisees, franchisors, clubs, co-operatives and non profit
organisations are not eligible, nor are companies who are more than
50% owned by another company or who are majority Government funded,
either by a government agency or by an NGO, or donor funded.
Companies who are part of a larger group that has significant buying
power are also excluded.
Entry
Entry is free and only one category may be entered. Financial
statements must be supplied to judges on request. Previous winners
are not eligible to enter again.
There are further requirements and any PIFSA members who are
interested in participating should download the full document and
application form in MS Word here:
Download Here
Further information can also be obtained from
Dina Potgieter
Executive Manager
Africagrowth Institute
Tel: (021) 914 6779
Fax: (021) 914 4438
Website: www.africagrowth.com |
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