The Tubs2Classrooms competition was launched in 2022.
NutriDay, in partnership with Pick 'n Pay and Interwaste, set out to educate 80 primary schools nationally, teaching children about the value of responsible plastic recycling. Children were encouraged to clean and bring their used yoghurt tubs to school, which would be converted into lightweight bricks to build learning centres for schools in need.
The award-winning concept took
Gold in the category of
Circular Economy and Waste Innovation at the
Eco-logic Awards in September 2022. It was also recently supported by Minister Barbara Creecy and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
The project aims to create a second life for plastic while providing resources to schools and diverting plastic from landfill.
Brooklyn Heights Primary collected almost 9 000 of the 300 000 yoghurt tubs collected throughout the campaign — the most of all the participating schools in KwaZulu-Natal. The school was awarded a R10 000 cash prize for its efforts.
"Schools perform an invaluable role in our communities. Not only do they shape the minds of our future generation, but they have the power to actively drive social change that leads to a better, more sustainable future for all," says Leanne Kiezer, head of corporate affairs for Danone Southern Africa.
"It is our honour to recognise Brooklyn Heights Primary's passion for protecting the environment, a cause which Danone values and implements as part of our business goals," concludes Kiezer.
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