Seminar on ‘Economics of garbage disposal’ today

The Sri Lanka Economic Association in collaboration with the University of Colombo Economics Department is organising a seminar on ‘Economics of garbage disposal’ today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Department of Economics.

Moratuwa University Chemical and Processing Engineering Department Prof. Ajith de Alwis will speak on the topic of ‘Solid waste to solid wealth: Technical perspective on Sri Lankan solid waste’, while NERD Chairman Engineer Shavindranath Fernando will speak on ‘Garbage disposal management: NERDC experience’.

Business analyst and consultant Merrilene Peramune will speak on the topic of ‘Investing in solid waste solutions: Where is the business enabling environment?’ and Kelaniya University Economics Department Senior Lecturer Dr. M.G. Kularatna and General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Social Sciences Department Senior Lecturer Dr. Hemantha Premaratna will dwell on the topic of ‘Solid waste management: Economic dimensions.’

Garbage disposal has become a critical national issue that demands an urgent solution. So far mismanaged, it has brought about dangerously spreading killer epidemic dengue and other health hazards and urban garbage mountains are also dangerous to human life.

Those interested could register for the event by calling 011-2559478 or emailing [email protected].