Fibre Circle is a government-recognised producer responsibility organisation for the paper and paper packaging sector. It facilitates extended producer responsibility (EPR) programmes (as per Section 18 of the National Environmental Management Waste Act, Act No 59 of 2008) for paper manufacturers and importers as well as brand owners and retailers. PAMDEV, trading as Fibre Circle, has been established and mandated by most South African paper manufacturers and importers as the recognised PRO for the paper and paper packaging industry. It has public benefit status and is registered with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE).