From Seed to Shelf: How Buying a Ream of Paper Supports 3,800 South African Families
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What if every ream of paper on your office shelf could tell a story of community empowerment, environmental stewardship, and local pride? Meet Mondi Rotatrim South Africa’s most trusted paper brand now rebranded with bold African-inspired designs that represent far more than just quality.
In this eye-opening episode, Katie Mohamed sits down with Sandile Ngcobo, Public Affairs and Transformation Director at Mondi South Africa, to explore how sustainable forestry is transforming rural livelihoods, protecting biodiversity, and building a circular economy one sheet at a time.
What You’ll Discover:
✔️ The Mondi Zimele Effect: How 3,800 small-scale timber growers (with 1–30 hectare plots) are becoming active partners in the supply chain—backed by 5.3 million free seedlings, technical training, and a guaranteed market.
✔️ Sustainability by Design: Why Mondi sets aside 25% of its land for natural ecosystems and how certifications like cradle-to-cradle ensure every product is safe, recyclable, and climate-responsible.
✔️ The Rebrand with Purpose: How bold new packaging celebrates African design while signaling improved paper quality—stiffer, more reliable, and machine-friendly.
✔️ Beyond the Paper: The hidden challenges from climate impacts and port logistics to global pulp market fluctuations that Mondi navigates to keep local manufacturing alive.
Sandile’s Message to Consumers:
“When you buy Mondi Rotatrim, you’re not just buying paper you’re supporting jobs, small growers, and a chain of local manufacturing that reflects real transformation.”
#MondiRotatrim #SustainableForestry #CommunityEmpowerment #LocalManufacturing #CircularEconomy #Biodiversity #MondiZimele #TheSocialImpactShow #919fm #Socialtv.co.za
In this eye-opening episode, Katie Mohamed sits down with Sandile Ngcobo, Public Affairs and Transformation Director at Mondi South Africa, to explore how sustainable forestry is transforming rural livelihoods, protecting biodiversity, and building a circular economy one sheet at a time.
What You’ll Discover:
✔️ The Mondi Zimele Effect: How 3,800 small-scale timber growers (with 1–30 hectare plots) are becoming active partners in the supply chain—backed by 5.3 million free seedlings, technical training, and a guaranteed market.
✔️ Sustainability by Design: Why Mondi sets aside 25% of its land for natural ecosystems and how certifications like cradle-to-cradle ensure every product is safe, recyclable, and climate-responsible.
✔️ The Rebrand with Purpose: How bold new packaging celebrates African design while signaling improved paper quality—stiffer, more reliable, and machine-friendly.
✔️ Beyond the Paper: The hidden challenges from climate impacts and port logistics to global pulp market fluctuations that Mondi navigates to keep local manufacturing alive.
Sandile’s Message to Consumers:
“When you buy Mondi Rotatrim, you’re not just buying paper you’re supporting jobs, small growers, and a chain of local manufacturing that reflects real transformation.”
#MondiRotatrim #SustainableForestry #CommunityEmpowerment #LocalManufacturing #CircularEconomy #Biodiversity #MondiZimele #TheSocialImpactShow #919fm #Socialtv.co.za
