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By Duncan Luke
Enviro-Waste Programme. In collaboration with SA Health and Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Sasol has implemented a waste management programme that includes rehabilitating the land, educating the community about waste management – especially the recycling of waste and creating communal food gardens. Environmental awareness and education drive is continuing in eMbalenhle, this campaign is aimed at getting community involvement in finding solutions and to take full responsibility of their own environment; 130 Job opportunities were created, 1 036 learners educated, and five NPO/NGOs in eMbalenhle underwent waste recycling education and awareness programmes. The initiative has resulted in more than 100 000 tons of waste recycled by the community. Through this project more than 16 illegal dumping sites have been converted into sustainable community food gardens. 40 households in the community were selected to benefit from household food gardens. These household were trained and mentored to start their own sustainable food gardens.