The search for South Africa’s sustainability saviours is on – and the chances are you already know one of them. It could be a waste picker in your neighbourhood, a recycling initiative in your town or city, or a waste collection and recycling entrepreneur you’ve come across. Here’s why it’s their time to take the spotlight!
South Africa (24 January 2024) — The need to highlight the people and organisations working to create a litter-free and sustainable future is more important than ever. From volunteers dedicated to beautifying their communities to sustainability saviours, by virtue of their creativity and effort, these people inspire those in their spheres of influence to lead more eco-conscious lives.
Accolades like Twyg’s Sustainable Fashion Awards and the Petco Awards have become vital to the positive influence sustainable living can have.
“Through recognising excellence in reuse, recycling and waste minimisation around the country, the Petco Awards aim to drive positive change among consumers and in the collection and recycling sector,” says Cheri Scholtz, Petco CEO.
Not only are sustainability heroes commended for ‘turning trash into treasure’, they’re also applauded for the income opportunities they bring to their communities through being part of the circular economy.
The search is now on for the next batch of sustainability saviours in South Africa. And the chances are, you already know one of them. Think of the waste picker who diligently takes care of your neighbourhood. Or the recycling-focused initiative that’s helped bring jobs to people in need. A creative that’s up-cycling their way to prosperity, or a recycling entrepreneur.
You can be part of spotlighting their hard work and impact by nominating them for the Petco Awards here. Nominations for entries close 9 February.
Aside from the equipment support that award winners receive, the spotlight on their efforts has boosted previous winners too. Last year’s winners for one, were featured in an online docu-series titled Sorted, which, filmed by veteran actor-director Louw Venter, has received over two million views on YouTube.
So, it’s worth noting that the opportunities to expand their influence even further than the Awards are well within reach! Not to mention the domino effect of good these can have on both South Africa’s relationship with our environment and the growing circular economy.
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