Saturday, 21 February 2015 00:37
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The Restoring the Environment by Promoting Biodegradable Plastic resource project team organised a school awareness program on 28 January at Old Hall, Visaka Vidyalaya, Colombo 04, to educate the students and teachers on the use of polythene and how differently people can protect the environment by using biodegradable bags. A good participation of academics and school children from Visaka Vidyalaya, Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Viharamahadewi Balika Vidyalaya, Isipathana College and Mahanama College were seen. Officials from BASF Lanka Ltd, Waste Management Authority and Good Market facilitated this event.
Mahesh Jalthota from the Waste Management Authority said, “This program is very valuable as biodegradable and certified compostable plastic will be the best solution for plastic pollution, which has become a huge impact to the environment.”
Susith Jayasekara of the Waste Management Authority gave awareness on composting as the best solution of waste management options.
