Cargills Food and Beverage Limited, along with its brands KIST and KNUCKLES, has taken a significant step forward to address the issue of ocean plastic pollution by installing an Ocean Strainer in collaboration with the MAS Foundation for Change. The Interact Club of Colombo is a key collaborator in this initiative, as part of project ‘Ocean Revival’, which aims to contribute towards reducing plastic pollution in water bodies.
The primary objective of the Ocean Strainer installation is to trap, collect, and remove plastic waste from waterways, minimizing plastic pollution and promoting the responsible recycling of collected materials. By addressing the issue at its source, this project strives to create a positive impact on the environment and remove plastic waste before it enters the ocean.
The first Ocean Strainer under this partnership was recently installed at the Boralesgamuwa lake. Alongside the installation of the Ocean Strainer, volunteers representing Cargills, MAS, and the Interact Club of Colombo undertook the task of cleaning the surrounding area to the lake, including the walking path.
The Ocean Strainer is expected to collect approximately 24,000 kg of plastic waste annually, ensuring that this waste is prevented from entering the ocean.
A plastic collection bin was installed by KNUCKLES in the area adjacent to the lake, to encourage the public to dispose of plastic waste responsibly. Being mindful of environmental sustainability, KIST and Knuckles will continue to drive forward their efforts to enhance the collection of post-consumer plastic waste.
Arjuna Kumarasinghe, Managing Director of Cargills Food and Beverage Limited: “This is a smart solution to tackle the issue of ocean plastic pollution, as waste plastic is arrested before it finds its way into the ocean. We are excited to be involved in this initiative.”
