Waste to Value: Scaling up Waste Collection and Recycling Systems for Reducing Plastic Waste Entering Landfills in Sri Lanka

Objectives
- To increase plastic waste collection in the selected local authorities
- To increase the plastic feedstock to recycling companies from selected local authorities
- To present the model as a potential Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model which can be adopted in regulations
Description
GIZ Sri Lanka entered into Public-Private Partnership with Coca-Cola in Sri Lanka, Nestle Lanka PLC and Unilever Sri Lanka (Pvt) Limited to launch a project for plastic waste management in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The main aim of the project is to reduce the plastic waste leaks into the environement- specially to landfills. The project aims to contribute to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
To reach the aim, project has a 2 way approach.
- Support the local authorities to increase plastic waste collection and recycling
- Support private sector to increase plastic waste collection and recycling
In three years, the project aims to deliver below activities:
- Raise public awareness on the importance of proper waste disposal and recycling
- Provide training and education to waste collectors and other value chain actors
- Provide infrastructure, machinery and equipment for local authorities or private collectors for plastic waste sorting
- Link with potential recyclers and support increasing revenue at local authorities
Approach/Field of intervention
- Awareness and education
- Material recovery facility (MRF)
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Targeted beneficiaries
Local authorities, Recyclers, community
Highlight activities /Achievements
Conducted baseline survey to understand the plastic waste generation in 49 local authorities in the Western Province of Sri Lanka
COUNTRY
Sri Lanka
DURATION
February 2022 - February 2024