The Wildlands Conservation Trust have built a solid reputation through their “Trees for Life” and “Waste for Life” projects, which see community members (referred to as Tree-preneurs and Waste-preneurs) across the country collect recyclable waste and grow indigenous trees which they then barter with Wildlands for livelihood goods. Some of the popular barter items include Jojo tanks, grocery hampers, bicycles and education support.
Wildlands are excited to add another project to their list of life changing initiatives – “Clothes for Life.” This project is proudly supported by Makro and Timefreight and involves Clothes-preneurs. Tree-preneurs and Waste-preneurs, often based in poverty stricken communities, will now be able barter their trees and waste for bundles of good quality, second hand clothing, collected by schools all over Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Westville Senior Primary School (WSPS) started collecting clothes at the beginning of March. “It is Westville Senior Primary School’s policy to support communities less fortunate than us and to help deserving charities,” said Sharon Dickens WSPS PRO. “We believe it is important to teach our learners to help and serve at all times.” WSPS handed over an impressive 100 bags of clothing to Wildlands on 27 March2015 to distribute to Clothes-preneurs.
The entrepreneurial reference used to describe a Clothes-preneur is due to the fact that they can use the clothing to create an informal store, and essentially use profit generated from the sale of this clothing to buy more stock, as well as generate an income for themselves.
“We are appealing to schools, companies and the general public to run their own clothing collections,” said Bronwen Bainbridge, Wildlands Partnerships Manager. “Much like Wildlands’ existing glass and paper recycling efforts with schools, any organization collecting clothes for us will benefit from this project as well! Makro are sponsoring vouchers in return for your donation. There are also loads of prizes to be won – and these are all rewards you will receive for helping local communities and contributing to environmental sustainability!”
Timefreight is contributing to the logistical costs of the project which will help Wildlands transport clothing to the individuals who need it most.
“Wildlands Green-preneurs Pty Ltd would like to thank its sponsors, Makro and Timefreight, as without them initiatives such as these would never be possible,” concluded Bainbridge.
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