Collect-a-Can are attempting to break their Guinness World Record that they set in 2007. 

 
In 2007, Collect-a-Can set the Guinness World Record for “The Most Steel Cans Collected in One Month”. Mathabo Phomane, PR and Marketing Manager for Collect-a-Can indicated, “We are determined to break the record this year. A whopping 1 971 026 million cans were collected in 2007, which accounted for almost 10% of the total can production in Southern Africa, for 2006.  We are calling on all schools across the country to help us to achieve this goal.”

The Guinness World RecordsTM attempt is open to all schools across the country; the record will be based on the number of cans collected during the month of October. Schools are encouraged to register their school at their nearest Collect-a-Can branch. Not only will schools be paid for the cans that they collect, they also stand a chance to win fabulous prizes generously sponsored by Pan Macmillan. MySchool is the initiative’s media partner, ensuring that schools and supporters across the country stay informed and motivated to make a change for the good of our environment.

Phomane indicated, “it is important for us to make schools competitions fun yet educational for learners, they need to form healthy, environmentally friendly habits from an early age. Looking after the environment needs to become second nature. If we can educate children and instill the importance of healthy environmental practices they will be able to take this knowledge home with them”. 

 
Since 1993 when ArcelorMittal and Nampak first started Collect-a-Can, it has grown to be the leading recycler in Southern Africa, and currently recovers 70% of all the used beverage cans (UBC) manufactured in Southern Africa. Collect-a-Can thus engages young people in recycling, particularly regarding used beverage cans, which has helped to dramatically minimise landfill space.

With the Guinness World Records association, recycling has never been this much fun, or rewarding for schoolchildren!
For more information on Collect-a-Can or to find out which local schools you can support with your donation  visit www.collectacan.co.za or call (011) 466 – 2939.