{"id":232426,"date":"2022-07-26T15:46:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T13:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=118993"},"modified":"2022-07-26T15:46:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T13:46:37","slug":"bridgestone-plant-trees-of-hope-in-brits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/bridgestone-plant-trees-of-hope-in-brits\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridgestone plant trees of hope in Brits"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bridgestone-plant-trees-of-hope-in-brits.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bridgestone-plant-trees-of-hope-in-brits.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=118994\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"135\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-118994 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bridgestone-plant-trees-of-hope-in-brits.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-118994 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/bridgestone-plant-trees-of-hope-in-brits.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"135\">JOHANNESBURG, 25 July 2022- Bridgestone Southern Africa has donated and planted 300 fruit trees to 10 schools in the Brits area, where the company\u2019s anchor manufacturing facility is located. Company representatives planted trees at two of the schools; Majakaneng primary school in Madibeng and Seroophata primary school in Brits \u2013 while the rest will be planted by Food &amp; Trees for Africa in ensuing weeks, a non-profit organisation that addresses food security, environmental sustainability, and greening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery year Bridgestone contributes to the well-being of the communities in which we operate,\u201d says Chantel Baxter, Consumer operations manager at Bridgestone Southern Africa. \u201cAlong with Food &amp; Trees for Africa (FTFA), we aim to build a lasting legacy and contribute to a better future for all. Many school children have inadequate nutrition which is known to have a negative impact on productivity and learning ability. We want to help FTFA to ensure learners have access to healthy, nutritious fruits that can also be shared with the surrounding communities. In addition to creating a healthier, more food secure environment, tree planting also helps to preserve the environment for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The award-winning FTFA programme sustainably plants trees in shared spaces for a healthier, greener environment. This successful initiative educates communities about the benefits of trees, while offsetting carbon emissions and transforming the surrounding environment. The schools were selected based on their proximity to the plant, their location in poor communities, and for the fact that most of the employees working in the Brits factory reside in these areas.<br \/>In 2021, Bridgestone Southern Africa donated school equipment including desktops, uniforms, and stationery, to schools in Brits. The company regularly supports community initiatives in Northwest and Gauteng, such as events like the Pink Drive, which promotes awareness and early detection of, and screening for gender-related cancers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur purpose remains to contribute to society\u2019s advancement,\u201d Baxter adds. \u201cThis year, in line with our commitment to the environment, which forms part of the Bridgestone Essence Framework, we are focusing on sustainable solutions that help to reduce climate change, decrease soil erosion, purify the air, and bring comfort and peace of mind to communities.\u201d The Bridgestone Group intends to be even more ambitious in its activities in response to the continued importance of social and environmental issues.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to helping to curb food insecurity and help with nutrition, this initiative will educate and encourage young South Africans to start planting their own gardens.<br \/>\u201cThere are many benefits to planting a tree,\u201d says Baxter. \u201cNot only does it help restore quality of life in your community, contribute to the environment and help fight climate change, but it also sets a good example for others. 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