Nestlé Lanka launched ‘School Waste Management Program’ in 2020, along with the Ministry of Education and the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). This program focuses on promoting positive behavioural change on responsible waste disposal among schoolchildren.
The Central Environmental Authority will conduct waste management awareness sessions in schools across the country, under the guidance of the Ministry of Education.
The CEA plans to reach around 500,000 students across 1,000 schools during this year’s program.
“The School Waste Management Program is an important initiative in our journey towards creating a greener future. While we remain steadfast in our endeavour of reducing plastic packaging and making our packaging designed for recycling, it is equally important to foster a sense of responsibility towards proper waste management in the younger generation,” said Managing Director, Nestlé Lanka, Bernie Stefan.
Chairman of the Central Environmental Authority, Prof. Tilak Hewawasam said, “Plastic pollution is a pressing issue for Sri Lanka, and creating awareness about responsible waste disposal is an important factor in creating a sustainable ecosystem.”
At the culmination of the School Waste Management Program, an Art Competition will be conducted in commemoration of World Environment Day.
