Elephant House and Cleantech launch Recyclable Material Recovery Facility

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Elephant House with Cleantech recently partnered to operate another Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to further promote recycling and better plastic waste management practices across the country. Located in Western Province, this recyclable Plastic Collection Centre is equipped with dedicated transport and service personnel to collect post-consumption recyclable plastic from collection points. The Centre will also have machinery investments to transform the collected plastic into value-added plastic waste to supply to the recyclers in the country.

Commenting on the launch of the Centre, John Keells Group Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Consumer Foods Industry Nelindra Fernando said: “In today’s world we need to focus on sustainable projects that will benefit society and the environment. Through this project, we aim to promote good practices for our consumers while providing a feasible solution. Together with Gunadamin Elephant House, partnering with Cleantech, we hope to provide our consumers with a valuable service and reduce the plastic pollution.”

“Investing in a MRF to collect recyclable plastic collection, a project funded by Ceylon Cold Stores PLC is a joint effort to bring together key stakeholders in our shared vision to reduce plastic pollution in Sri Lanka. Collectors of recyclable plastic waste play an integral role in a circular economy and need to be supported to expand their infrastructure, capacity and reach,” commented Head of Circular Economy Services Cleantech Ltd. Kasun Karunanayake. “We are delighted to partner with Elephant House in this journey,” he further added.