We want to share with you the implementation of the motor generator at the Papelsa’s mill, a significant step towards sustainability and energy efficiency. With the capacity to generate electrical energy (600 kW/hr) and waste heat to generate hot water (90 °C), this equipment will not only take advantage of the biogas from the Wastewater Treatment Plant, but will also be able to run on natural gas, offering a versatile and environmentally friendly alternative.
The completion of the assembly and commissioning stage to operate with natural gas represents a remarkable achievement that demonstrates our company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Since March 18, the motor generator began operations with natural gas and in April it will do so with biogas.
70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, yet it is estimated that only 0.5% is usable and available. We must take care of our rivers, lakes and oceans by adopting sustainable practices to preserve this natural treasure for generations to come.
March 21, International Day of Forests. This year the United Nations proposes the theme: "Forests and innovation, new solutions for a better world". An invitation for technology and innovation to discover all the secrets hidden in forests for the health and well-being of humanity, but also to obtain new technologies applied to the conservation of forests, our regulators of the planet's temperature and carbon stores. At Papelsa today we invite you to conserve and protect our Forests.
Today, March 8, International Women's Day, at papelsa we want to highlight the women who are changing the game and breaking paradigms. May this day inspire us to support each other, recognizing the beauty in diversity and transforming the world so that every woman's abilities are valued and respected.
International Waste Pickers’ Day is celebrated on March 1. A date to recognize the great contribution of thousands of men and women around the world, who are dedicated to separating, recovering and reintegrating materials into our production systems, thus taking care of our natural resources and the environment.
We want to share with you our story of transformation, learn about it here:
Today we want you to know the impact of the recycling industry on job creation, recycling as a great source of employment in Colombia and the main sources of employment in the paper recycling industry.
Transformations in the paper industry thanks to smart technology, benefits of technology 4.0 in paper production and prospects for the paper industry
This July 20 Colombia celebrates 213 years of its independence. We are a persevering, cheerful, warm, innovative and creative people. In PAPELSA we are proud to be Colombians, 43 years working together with our team of collaborators, suppliers and customers, contributing together to the growth of our country.
What is corrugated cardboard?, its benefits, what are the advantages of using corrugated cardboard for packaging? And why is it an ally of the environment?
Creativity and innovation are essential for the development, growth and preservation of the human species. All people possess these abilities and putting them into practice for the common good is the key to our future.
We want to present our Volunteers Program. This initiative arises from our commitment to sustainability and responds to the interest of our workers to find a higher purpose through their work.
A symbolic event where you turn off the lights for an hour to show your support for our planet.
Water and forests are critical components of the world's ecological balance. The preservation and protection of these resources are essential to guarantee a sustainable future for humanity and the rest of the species that inhabit our planet. Are you willing to join this transformation?
Papelsa wants to invite everyone to contribute to the environment and facilitate the great work of our recyclers, practicing the 3Rs.
At PAPELSA we want to join the World Day of Environmental Education. It is a day that invites us to reflect, raise awareness and take action.
In this time of love, family and togetherness, at PAPELSA we want to close the year in the best possible way and we believe that it is by thanking you for everything we have experienced during the year 2022; for the learning obtained, for each project carried out and especially for all the experiences shared with wonderful people. Happy New Year 2023!
At PAPELSA we obtained the BUSINESS RECOGNITION IN SUSTAINABILITY granted by the Metropolitan Area in the gold category for the year 2022.
We are proud to share the PREAD recognition obtained for our Papelsa Bogotá plant.
We obtained The Workplace Conditions Assessment (WCA) certification, a management model for supplier compliance verification where working conditions are assessed. The result of this audit highlights good governance and gives PAPELSA the rank of preferred supplier for the validation of good practices in the sector.
For those fathers who support us, accompany us and love us every day, Thanks! HAPPY DAD'S DAY
At Papelsa we believe in the power of transformation. For this reason, with the evolution of our image, we want to inspire all of us who work for a better world.
A company's brand is something that goes beyond its logo, it is much more than the products they make or the way they do it. The brand implies an identity, which reflects the values that endure and are transmitted as a fundamental pillar of the company and its context.
Today is the day of the tree, a date to continue creating awareness and a day to invite you to plant a tree that helps curb the greenhouse effect and global warming, an activity that we would like to become innate in all human beings to perpetuate the life itself.
At Papelsa we are proud to share the ACERCAR 2021 recognition obtained by our Papelsa Bogotá plant.
Today, March 8, International Women's Day, at Papelsa we invite you to celebrate this date by enhancing gender equality. This refers to improving the quality of life for all and ensuring that both have the same opportunities, respect and support in all areas of life.
The last Christmases since the pandemic began, have shown us a new panorama in the reception of buildings, where the parade of couriers delivering cardboard boxes with the gifts that the neighbors have bought online, has become a panorama continuous and rising. And the truth is that we are experiencing a change in trend globally, where almost 60% of Internet users around the world bought something online every week.
Today we want to tell you why cardboard is the main protagonist in the world of logistics and packaging. Its popularity is well founded on the benefits it brings to growers around the world and end consumers. Would you change your current packaging to an alternative in corrugated cardboard?
Christmas has arrived, a time when happiness and gratitude fill our hearts. 2021 is a year to believe again, to feel strong and hopeful for the good times to come. At Papelsa we believe that each day is a new opportunity to offer the best of ourselves and continue with our purpose of transforming this world into a better world for all of us. We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous year 2022.
Today we want to tell you several curiosities of our main material: THE CARDBOARD. A material that has proven to be one of the most versatile forms of packaging that allows us to meet different requirements at a commercial level, while allowing us to be creative with many uses.
At PAPELSA we want to congratulate our sales team today, September 28, we admire their professionalism and dedication to always provide the best packaging solutions to our customers.
HAPPY DAY TO ALL OUR SELLERS!
The Covid-19 pandemic multiplied the use of packaging, however, the same has not happened with the recycling rate that remains very weak, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean where we recycle less than 5% of the total solid waste that we generate. PAPELSA invites you to think about small actions, actions that depend on you. To take charge of what is in your hands and is part of your day to day.
Today, August 17, we celebrate ENGINEER'S DAY in Colombia, at PAPELSA we want to give a very special congratulation to our entire group of engineers and to all the people belonging to our clients and suppliers who are part of these beautiful professions.
Our priority is to safeguard the health and safety of our employees and their families. We are happy to share that Papelsa is part of the group of companies in Colombia in acquiring vaccines against COVID-19
Our ambition is to create an inclusive workplace in line with our values in an environment where everyone feels they belong."
This May we want to celebrate our mothers, especially those mothers who belong to the PAPELSA FAMILY. They are the best example of unconditional love, they are the best teachers and our infinite support.
Today April 27 we celebrate World Design Day. We are aware that the world faces great challenges that demand great changes at all levels. These changes force us to have an inclusive and innovative perspective.
Floods, thawing of the poles, natural disasters, extreme temperatures, fires, health pandemics ... our planet is sick and is suffering a series of attacks that affect millions of people and living beings, with increasing frequency. For this reason, the commemoration of Earth Day today acquires greater relevance and becomes a call to all people to really take actions that have a favorable impact.
This treatment plant has the capacity to treat 100 m³ / hour, which is approximately equivalent to the wastewater of a population of 16,000 inhabitants and will have a technology recognized worldwide as the most efficient for the treatment of industrial water and biogas production, a characteristic that constitutes its greatest differential.
We spend a lot of time in our workplaces, that is why they become our second home and our colleagues become part of our family. Bearing this in mind
The year 2020 has been one of challenges and great changes, we have learned to be efficient working from virtuality and that self-care is the best way to show affection and love for everyone else.
Together we have gone further, fulfilled dreams and built a reputation worthy of those we deliver. OUR 40 YEARS ARE THE RESULT OF A HISTORY THAT IS LEAVING AN IMPACT
This week we share with you the final two steps to take into account when choosing which packaging to use
If you have already embarked on the adventure of starting your online business or eCommerce, surely you are eager to start packing your orders.
All of us use cardboard on a daily basis, however, we may not be so aware of its origin. Let's learn a little about its history
We are proud to tell you that we reached 600 days without disabling accidents and left the TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) at zero.
This June 5 world environment day, PAPELSA continues with greater force its commitment to take care of the environment.
"We are sure that we will emerge stronger from this pandemic, united with everything we are doing, we are going to get ahead, soon this will be over and it will have left us a lot of learning “
At PAPELSA we are grateful for all the support and teamwork done with our clients during this pandemic. Our purpose is to reciprocate that trust and continue to work shoulder to shoulder with our allies. WE ARE PAPELSA!WE ARE PAPELSA!
We are committed to continue bringing the necessary items to Colombian households to stock up on this crisis related to COVID - 19. PAPELSA TAKES CARE OF YOU!
At PAPELSA we are committed to sustainability and the environment, we always choose to have 100% recyclable and reusable materials within our value chain.
To Celebrate those professionals who tell us the stories from the front row, PAPELSA accompanied the celebration of the journalist's day held on February 9 by the "Club of the press".
This year COLOMBIATEX 2020 opened its doors to SUSTAINABILITY and education about the importance of environmental care and resource efficiency to achieve a sustainable sector.
On December 4, we were recognized as one of the 10 companies in the Metropolitan Area that has its ICONTEC certified CARBON FOOTPRINT.
This is the time of the year in which we are full of determinations to fulfill this during this new 2020. In each of our companies, we have firm purposes such as: “This is going to be our team year” or “We are going to develop and take out that project that we have postponed and that if we succeed we would obtain so many benefits” or “ This year we will achieve that goal that has always been so challenging ”.
During the day of December 18, at the facilities of LICORERA DEL CALDAS located in the city of Manizales, the first edition of the "EXEMPLARY SUPPLIER" program was held in which PAPELSA
The Christmas season is very close, and you may be thinking of choosing the best gifts for your family, friends or co-workers, but have you ever lost the cardboard boxes that could be part of a good gift?
For the third consecutive year in PAPELSA we obtained the BUSINESS RECOGNITION IN SUSTAINABILITY granted by the Metropolitan Area in the LIDER category
In PAPELSA celebrated October 19, children's day for the children of employees aged 4 to 12 years.
This time the opportunity was not only for children but also for Papelsa employees, who had a space for recreation and fun on October 30 and 31.
From September 23 to 27, PAPELSA was present at the IX World Avocado Congress (WAC), the World Avocado Congress that offers the opportunity to expand knowledge and find the vision of great leaders in the avocado industry.
Sustainable Papelsa, It was the name of the campaign we managed last Saturday, September 14, where we participated as an allied company in the closing of the World Summit of Creative Economy, in the Perpetuo Socorro in Medellín.
World Clean Up Day, is an initiative that arises to combat the problem of garbage that is not deposited in the right places and damages ecosystems.
In PAPELSA support sustainability under the principles of the circular economy, so our products are made of 100% recycled fibers, returning to the production chain and contributing to the environment. FOR YOU, FOR OUR PLANET AND FOR OUR FUTURE.
On July 27, the first tree planting was carried out in the ecological and archaeological jewel "SERRANIA DE MAJUY", located in the municipality of Cota Cundinamarca.
In Colombia we are recycling 57.9% of the paper and cardboard of the total consumption of Colombians, we want to invite you to be part of this revolution and achieve together a higher percentage of recycled products. FOR YOU, FOR OUR PLANET AND FOR OUR FUTURE.
Medellín was the headquarters of the 31st Colombian Congress of Pediatrics, where the Santi a Miracle of Life Foundation was present with the ECOCUNAS (Cradle made of corrugated cardboard in the Papesa Barbosa plant).
On Friday 05 July, the Experience Center of our allied company Smurfit Kappa, gave us a group innovation workshop called MAGIC HAT focused on reducing total costs in the logistics chain.
In May, Papelsa presented a packaging innovation workshop to the company Super de Alimentos in Manizales, where officials from the areas of planning, commercial, purchasing, design, quality, marketing and packaging engineering.
San Andrés Isla was the meeting place for our 12th version of the sales convention, which aimed to recognize the achievements of our sales team and packaging engineers during the year, during this evening the attendees had a talk and a workshop about Storytelling.
On March 15, the recertification audit was completed under the ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 14001: 2015 Standards through SGS Colombia.
Papelsa has worked hard to bean environmental friendly company, and as a result of this work, theMetropolitan Area awarded it in 2018 the Corporate Sustainability Recognitionin the Leader category for achieving one of the highest scores in this award.
Together with the Santi Foundation, a miracle of life, the Eco-cradle (a Cradle made of corrugated cardboard at the Papelsa Barbosa factory plant) was developed, which is having a positive impact on low-income families in many areas of the country. Through the foundation, this project consists of providing training to mothers to prevent infant death during their first six months of life, allowing free access to this important resource to most vulnerable families of society with the delivery of more than 1200 cradles and intervening integrally with pregnant mothers.
Papelsa performs the Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions under the guidelines of ISO 14064 Part 1.
This program consists in generating links of approach of the families of the collaborators with the company; through bimonthly and quarterly visits to the production plants, which inform and allow the group of families to participate in the development of the company; In addition to knowing the technical processes and training in training and values for the family group.
The talent show is a space created by and for the collaborators, where they are responsible for demonstrating and exhibiting the talents and skills they have and to which they dedicate in their free time.
