{"id":19200,"date":"2024-02-05T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/?p=19200"},"modified":"2024-02-05T19:46:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T17:46:11","slug":"wanted-sas-sustainability-saviours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2024\/02\/05\/wanted-sas-sustainability-saviours\/","title":{"rendered":"Wanted: SA\u2019s sustainability saviours"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>The search for South Africa\u2019s sustainability saviours is on \u2013 and the chances are you already know one.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>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\u2019ve come across.<\/p>\n<p>More than ever, the need to highlight the people and organisations working to create a litter-free and sustainable future is greater than ever, according to non-profit organisation <a href=\"https:\/\/petco.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petco<\/a> \u2013 South Africa\u2019s longest-standing producer responsibility organisation (PRO) overseeing collection and recycling efforts of post-consumer packaging throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough 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,\u201d said Cheri Scholtz, Petco CEO.<\/p>\n<p>Scholtz added sustainability heroes were being recognised for \u201cturning trash into treasure\u201d and helping to bring income opportunities to their communities through their work to grow the circular economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur awards span 11 categories. 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