This Netcare and Adcock Ingram Critical Care initiative turns single-use PVC drip bags, oxygen masks and associated tubing into brand new school shoes. The My Walk Made with Soul partnership is an example of embracing a circular economy. It shows how a green solution can fulfil a material need for a business while simultaneously benefitting society – in this case by supporting education, job creation and enterprise development.
Dispose Participating Netcare Hospitals dispose of non-hazardous, uncontaminated PVC drip bags, oxygen masks and associated tubing into dedicated My Walk Made with Soul bins.
Participating Netcare Hospitals dispose of non-hazardous, uncontaminated PVC drip bags, oxygen masks and associated tubing into dedicated My Walk Made with Soul bins.
Collect Licenced service providers collect the PVC products from participating hospitals.
Licenced service providers collect the PVC products from participating hospitals.
Sort Uncontaminated PVC products are sorted, washed and granulated into smaller pieces prior to entering the manufacturing phase.
Uncontaminated PVC products are sorted, washed and granulated into smaller pieces prior to entering the manufacturing phase.
Produce Granules are melted at very high temperatures and injection moulded into specially designed moulds to make shiny, durable and comfortable school shoes in various sizes!
Granules are melted at very high temperatures and injection moulded into specially designed moulds to make shiny, durable and comfortable school shoes in various sizes!
Distribute Packaged with love and distributed with soul.
Packaged with love and distributed with soul.
Turning Waste Into Hope: The Environmental Impact of My Walk Made with Soul Shoes. Every step a child takes in a My Walk Made with Soul school shoe is more than a stride toward education — it’s a step toward a cleaner, more sustainable planet.
To better understand the student experience, a dedicated study was conducted to gather direct feedback from learners who received My Walk Made with Soul school shoes. The aim was to evaluate both overall satisfaction and specific design features.
In South Africa, something as simple as a pair of school shoes can change the course of a child’s life. For millions of learners, the journey to school begins not in a car or on a bus.
A Million Barefoot Journeys and One Small Step that Changes Everything. In South Africa, a child’s walk to school often begins long before the sun rises — not just in time, but in effort, resilience, and hope. For many, it begins barefoot - these are the children we serve. TThey live in the quiet corners of deep rural areas, in informal settlements, and in townships where poverty has a firm grip on daily life. They attend schools classified as Quintile 1 and 2, the poorest of South Africa’s public schools, where fees are waived because families simply cannot afford them, and where children rely on the school not just for learning, but for their only daily meals.
We were honoured with the prestigious Green Economy Award for our innovative approach to sustainability. By embracing the principles of the circular economy, My Walk Made with Soul was recognised for meeting material needs in a way that also drives social progress — including education, job creation, and enterprise development.
At the 2024 Eco-Logic Awards held at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, My Walk Made with Soul won in the highly competitive Circular Economy category. These awards celebrate South Africa’s leading eco-friendly innovations, rewarding those who are actively contributing to a greener, more sustainable society. With a media reach of over 94 million, the Eco-Logic Awards are among the most influential environmental honours in the country.
Awarded by: New York Festivals Health Awards (2024) Category: Health and Wellness – Innovation
Our project was named a finalist in the globally recognised New York Festivals Health Awards — in the “Health and Wellness – Innovation” category. This platform celebrates the world’s most impactful campaigns and initiatives that promote public health, well-being, and proactive care. Entered through our creative partners, FINE Advertising, My Walk Made with Soul was spotlighted on the world stage for transforming healthcare waste into empowerment for children.
Awarded by: South African Breweries (SAB) Category: Beyond Sustainability Project
As part of the ESG Africa Conference, the Beyond Awards honour those who go further than just sustainable practices — they recognise projects that are transformative, scalable, and deeply integrated into environmental, social, and governance principles. My Walk Made with Soul was awarded top honours in the "Beyond Sustainability Project" category, celebrating our long-term vision and the ripple effect of our work across communities, education, and the environment.
These awards are more than trophies — they’re affirmations that sustainability and social impact can walk hand in hand. From Cape Town to New York, My Walk Made with Soul is proving that a small step, taken with care and purpose, can lead to global recognition — and more importantly, real, lasting change. We are deeply grateful for every partner, donor, and supporter who walks this journey with us.