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carbon footprint through initiatives like cornerstones, which integrate
recyclable packaging, sourcing locally environmental stewardship, community
to cut down on transport emissions, well-being, and education. By
and minimising waste in the production supporting events like this, WCMC not
processes. only contributes to the immediate
betterment of the environment but also
For WCMC, facilitating this initiative fosters a deeper understanding and
goes to the heart of its development appreciation for ecological challenges
philosophy. “Waterfall City incorporates among a wider audience. This practical
sustainable principles as part of education on waste, its management,
our Vision,” explained Ruan Spies, and its impact is invaluable.
Environmental Manager at WCMC.
Spies emphasised the importance A ripple effect
of such hands-on initiatives, stating, Beyond the visible transformation of the
“Awareness is a good place to start. riverbank, the day reignited a shared
Without continued action for change sense of responsibility and stewardship.
and systematic improvement, clean- For many Deloitte volunteers, it was an
ups alone will not hold the line. Whilst opportunity to connect with nature,
events like this shine a light on the scale grasp the scale of environmental issues
kilograms of consumable waste towards of the larger problem, it also makes first-hand, and actively contribute to
sustainable change from within the it evident that long-term solutions cleaning up this water source. This aligns
community. through collective will, policy and perfectly with Deloitte’s global World-
persistence are required to effect the Class initiative #PurposeBeyondProfit
KMB Environmental expertly managed change that everyone wants to see and to make an impact that matters, which
site access, as well as all logistics and deserves: an environment which is not aims to empower 100 million lives
preparations for the overall clean-up, harmful to our health or well-being. through education and skills-building,
while the ever-reliable Phambili Services This clean-up event with Deloitte was grounding this mission in tangible local
ensured responsible post-event waste a great way to provide many people action.
disposal and processing, according to with immediate experience regarding
environmental compliance – something the nature and scale of litter, sewage The Jukskei River cleanup was more
that is unfortunately not a regular pollution and invasive plant species than just a day of removing rubbish;
practice in this polluted river system. in this waterway. We hope it sparks it was a vibrant demonstration of
conversations and inspires those who community spirit and corporate
Furthermore, One Juice, a health attended to share their learnings with responsibility in action. It served as a
juice business based in Waterfall City, others and to promote sustainable potent reminder that environmental
sponsored delicious juices on the day, initiatives and ventures aimed at making impact can extend far beyond office
which were certainly a hit among the a lasting impact.” walls, driven by collective effort and
hard-working volunteers. One Juice is the willingness to get one’s hands dirty
also passionate about sustainability This direct engagement is fundamental while striving for a healthier, cleaner
and is committed to reducing its to Waterfall City’s sustainability future.

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