complimented us on the conference packs. Thank you very much!" Turner & TownsendLet’s Play Newsletter 1st July 2009 CARBON D' AFREEQUE DONATES R3000 TO LET'S PLAY.
 Carbon d’ Afreeque was founded by eco-entrepreneurs Gabriella Alberoni and Irvan Damon pictured above, in 2007. They specialise in recycling billboard-waste pvc into items like bags, décor and much more and, in the process, empower, employ and up-skill many South Africans. "Being a proud supporting partner to Let’s Play and part of a very dynamic corporate social responsibility initiative developed by SuperSport, Carbon d’ Afreeque is excited to be part of the mission to raise awareness around the eradication of crime. Carbon d’ Afreeuqe believes that if it can save the planet one recycled billboard design at time, it can also help to save one kid at time by encouraging play, activity and sport in schools and at home, in partnership with social pioneers like Lets Play. To find out more about our exciting eco-friendly lifestyle designs, please visit http://www.carbonfree.co.za/ and thank you, Vaughn, for the amazing opportunity". "Everyone compliments us on our lovely recycled 5FM billboard couch!" Justine Cullinan
5FM Marketing Manager
Your bags were such a refreshing alternative to standard conference bags. Our delegates loved them and they added such a funky and fun element to our eco-friendly conference! Cabanga Communications
organisers of the
Thank you so much. I love it love it love! I really love what you do and Gabby
had a wonderful way of taking us through it.I appreciate this wonderful [clutch bag] gift. Redi Direko
702 Talk Show Host
“Hi Irvan and Gabby.
I would just like to thank you both for all the assistance and hard work that went into
the manufacture of the DStv / MultiChoice bowler bags. They are beautiful and were very well received by all our guests. You both can be very proud of your product”.
Elaine McKenzie
DStv/Multichoice
"We love the fact that our brand
continues to makes its mark in such a trendy and environmentally friendly way,” says Aquafresh Group Product Manager, Michelle Coleman. “It’s rewarding to see our marketing efforts extended further to help the environment,” she says.
“Many thanks for your commitment to the Let’s Play initiative and
compliment you on a truly unique concept. All funding that we can generate for this worthy cause goes a long way to placing a smile on the faces of our children” Vaughn Bishop
backed by unicef
“Beith Digital has venture into supplying Carbon d’ Afreeque with waste billboard
faces which eventually end up being dumped or incinerated. As a pioneer in the development of large outdoor billboard production and our relationships with the best brands in the business, we have enabled Carbon d’ Afreeque to broaden their product offering.We are sensitive to our environmental impact and understand the need to create a greener and more responsible outdoor billboard industry” "Most of our city highway billboards usually end up
polluting the landfill. Footwear Trading billboard discards are now being “upcycled” into stylish and original eco-chic bags as well as décor items. This commitment allows Footwear Trading the ability to revalue and repurpose its waste into new high quality lifestyle products... increasing the longevity of its billboard campaign. Now these billboards can live on and make a stylish difference without compromising on the finer things in life”! Werner Pieters Marketing Manager Footwear Trading
"Wow...my client, HP, and their guests absolutely loved the bags.
The bags were practical, very funky and of course a contribution to greening
the environment. Thank you"
Amanda Rogaly
Managing Director
"My recycled billboard couch is absolutely fabulous!"
Lira Molapo
"Although the ultimate solution for the billboard waste problem might be the use of less material by the billboard industry, your venture will make an important contribution in solving this problem while it will also contribute to the creation of local employment opportunities"
Dr Frans Jordaan Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
“We support this initiative and think it is a great way to make further
use of advertising faces which are no longer required” Debbie Lea and Suzanne Roberts
"We had the pleasure of working with Carbon D'Afreeque on a
consulting project through The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Irvan and Gabby are very creative and passionate entrepreneurs who devote a lot of energy to minimizing the carbon footprint of their clients. We believe Carbon D'Afreeque's "green" business model will quickly gain increased visibility as corporate partners engage in this noble cause and realize their role in improving the environment" “…we have had great feedback on the shoppers we gave away
during this festive period. Everyone wants one...” Venetia Howes
Marketing Manager
“Go Big – Go Green "Go Big Media is an outdoor advertising company that is committed to
reducing our carbon footprint in all aspects of our business, specifically the recycling of billboard pvc prints. are making and are proud to supply them.” |
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