Impala platinum is situated in Springs and Springs is situated in the east of Johannesburg at Ekurhuleni Metro.Springs its one of places which mining took place over 10 decades and is badly affected by the mine shafts which were left by the mines,without rehabilitating the land. As of today nothing has been done to fix the wrongs by these capitalist.
However Impala Platinum initiated a recycling project, involving community, schools and small business as well.The Impala platinum Environmental Manager, indicated that it is important to start the project with children to get the country to recycle, by teaching young children to recycle they take this message home to the adults and we reach bigger group of people.A health concern was raised by community on children pick up dirty tins on the streets of the township which some contain dangerous chemicals,after picking up the tins they will go and eat without washing their hands.Before the project kick off health and safety education must done as well as training on basic hygiene.
The primary method for waste disposal in South Africa by landfiill.Recycling occurs through private companies,charities,schools,environmental groups, non governmental organisation, community based organisation and informally. informal recycling is typically in the form of waste picking directly from the household bins on collection day or from the landfill site. Waste picking is a form of livelihood strategy in order get out income to support individuals and families living in poverty.
The Impala platinum selected schools from different township to participate in recycling and the school which perform better in recycling or recycles the most waste will crowned the winners and will be given the prize sponsored by impala platinum.Communities will assisted to do their own recycling in order to earn something.Recycling helps to keep place clean and reduces the dumping which at the end brings rats and insects which carry lot diseases.
The project has already started and will be reviewed on monthly bases, we hope it what is initiated Impala Platinum other companies will follow suit and help the communities.Companies get involve in CSR(company social responsibility)and lift the life of poor people.
The competition will run till end of May next year but this initiative will be sustainable into the future.
Kwa Thema Monitor
MESHACK MBANGULA
Platinum is always a good metal to keep. You can sell them anytime you wanted.
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