Collect-a-Can celebrates successes in KZN
07 December 2009

Collect-a-Can recognises schools for their tremendous collecting contributions during the year.

At a closed function earlier this month, Collect-a-Can congratulated and honoured schools in KwaZulu Natal that have made a significant contribution to the collection of cans during 2009.

Mathabo Phomane, PR and Marketing Manager for Collect-a-Can indicated, “We commend Mthethomusha SP School in KwaZulu, they can be very proud of their achievements this year, they came fourth in the overall National Competition’s Category 1 (most cans collected in total), having collected 692448 cans between February and October 2009.”

Dr. Mbokazi, General Manager of the Department of Education in KwaZulu Natal was the guest speaker. In his speech he emphasized the importance of expanding the footprint of Collect-a-Can’s schools competition in KwaZulu Natal and has pledged The Department’s support for Collect-a-Can’s school projects and will assist them to reach a greater footprint by helping them to distribute the schools registration forms and educational material going forward. “We need more corporate organisations, especially packaging producing organisations to get involved and support Collect-a-Can’s initiatives.”

Bevcan’s General Manager, Mr. Zama Zamisa congratulated Collect-a-Can on their schools competition program, and applauded Collect-a-Can on its strong brand, which Nampak and ArcelorMittal as Collect-a-Can’s shareholders cherish, especially with regards to the achievements towards maintaining a clean environment and the conservation of natural resources.

Next year Collect-a-Can will be adding another competition to the competition stable – learners will be required to interpret “used beverage cans in perfect harmony with nature” through either a painting or drawing.

For more information on Collect-a-Can and their various competitions visit Collect-a-Can’s website www.collectacan.co.za or contact Collect-a-Can’s head office on (031) 031 700-5935.