SUSTAINABILITY AT PERADENIYA

Empowering University of Peradeniya Undergraduates through Plastic Recycling

The University of Peradeniya and Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS), a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings, have entered into a landmark agreement to launch a Plastic collection and recycling initiative. The program was coordinated by the Center for Environmental Sustainability (CES) of the University as part of their waste management initiative. This collaboration marks a significant step towards Plastic recycling at the University of Peradeniya. The agreement, signed on August 15, 2024, formalizes the joint commitment of the two institutions to promote environmental sustainability through responsible waste management. Under the project, CCS provided 10 Plastic collection bins to be placed in each faculty of the University. Selected student societies will be given the responsibility of overseeing the Plastic collection in each faculty. These collected bottles will then be transported to recycling facilities, where they will be processed and converted into reusable materials. The involved societies will receive a monetary incentive for their role.