Caption: Re.Bag.Re.Use has bagged international
recognition and is the co-winner of the ECCO International Communications
Network 2022 Awards! From left to right: Portia Chirawu, Sakile Ndlovu,
Margaret Nyika, Darmeris Makovere, Mejury Kazingizi, Rita Ncube are some of the
Re.Bag.Re.Use team members sharing their excitement when they heard that their
work is being recognised abroad.
Earlier this month, the Re.Bag.Re.Use
initiative that started in Hout Bay, Cape Town, received international
recognition and was awarded the co-winner spot at the ECCO International
Communications Network 2022 Awards.
The purpose of Re.Bag.Re.Use is to give people
the opportunity to put bread on the table by using their skills to crochet
products from upcycled plastic, minimising plastic accumulation in the
environment and keeping it out of landfill.
When Re.Bag.Re.Use products are sold, it pays
towards a cutter and a crocheter from the local community. A percentage also
gets donated to a local charity; the Neighbourhood Old Age Home and the Rotary
Club of Newlands, who are the main beneficiaries.
"This project from South Africa convinced
the jury especially because of its social contribution for women in the current
economic crisis and for the benefits towards our environment. We see this
initiative having the potential to encourage more local entrepreneurs and
businesses to start similar projects that have social and environmental benefits",
says Christian Kollmann, Chairperson of ECCO International Communications
Network
“Moreover, according to the jury, the project
was accompanied by professional media and communication work that brought
convincing results in growing the initiative,” added Kollmann.
Regine le Roux, founder of the initiative
shares, “what an honour to be recognised internationally. It’s a nod and the
boost to let the team know that we’re onto something incredible here. I would
never in a million years have thought that an empty bread bag would bring so
much joy and have such a positive impact on so many people.”
For
more information please visit our Instagram page: www.instagram.com/re.bag.re.use/
WhatsApp:
083 302 1528
Email:
regine@rebagreuse.com
www.rebagreuse.com
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