Liesbeeck Primary wins recycling challenge

FIVE Mitchells Plain schools competed in Petco's Get In The Loop recycling challenge, with Liesbeeck Primary School emerging victorious after collecting 674kg of recyclables.

- STAFF REPORTER

The competition diverted 2.5 tons of waste from Western Cape landfills. The community-driven initiative was supported by Petco, Grandmaster Ready D and his programme G-CAP.

In September, the schools competed in the recycling challenge aimed at uplifting local communities, reducing waste, and building long-term recycling awareness among young learners.

It encouraged learners to take ownership of their environmental impact while fostering healthy competition between schools, teachers, and families.

The results were:

◆First place: Liesbeeck Primary School - recycled 674.80kg

◆ Second place: Wavecrest Primary School recycled 587kg

◆ Third place: Caradale Primary School recycled 487.10kg

The campaign successfully diverted waste away from Western Cape landfill sites, many of which face capacity constraints.