VANDERBIJLPARK. – Konica Minolta Vaal recently contributed to a greener environment after they planted 20 indigenous shade trees at Theha Setjhaba Primary School. The project was carried out in conjunction with a Non-profit Organisation (NPO) Food & Trees for Africa.
The project is part of retaining Konica Minolta South Africa’s carbon neutral status and making the environment ‘green’. Konica reports that a further 890 fruit and indigenous shade trees will be planted within Vanderbijlpark.
The learners of Theha Setjhaba Primary assisted with the planting of trees and will be looking after their growth and development. This is after they received lessons around environmental education.
Dealer Principal of Konica Minolta Vaal says, “We loved every minute we were able to spend with the learners. We are passionate about our environment and are honoured to be able to donate trees to schools in our area.”
Part of the donation will also see 50 indigenous shade trees being planted at the Sasolburg Horse Riding School. The school is home to 50 horses and is attended by 45 learners from local schools from in and around Sasolburg.
Some learners attending this school are primary school learners receiving therapeutic riding lessons to address challenges.
The donation of trees by Konica Minolta Vaal is an acknowledgement of the unique offering to the community. Konica Minolta South Africa has been planting trees in partnership with Food & Trees for Africa for more than a decade and has been carbon neutral since 2013.
More than 120 educators have been trained teach learners and community members around topics such as tree health and the benefits of trees for the environment, ecosystem and people.
Principal at Theha Setjhaba Primary Agnes Tlou said, “We are so grateful to Konica Minolta Vaal and Food & Trees for Africa for the donation of these beautiful trees to our school.
“I appreciate our staff who support our efforts around technology and maths, as they go beyond their classroom walls to educate learners on the importance of nature conservation and sustainability.”
