Synopsis:
Underscored by our commitment to sustainable environmental practices and the circular economy, INSEE Ecocycle is recovering valuable resources from waste streams in Sri Lanka through its Resource Recovery Centre. Inaugurated in 2019, the Resource Recovery Centre provides end-to-end solutions for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) waste and post-consumer waste from collection to recycling.
The fully-fledged Resource Recover Centre, equipped with high-quality technology, marks an important milestone for INSEE Ecocycle as it provides solutions for transitioning the country towards a greener circular economy, where waste is transformed, and resources are recovered in an efficient and sustainable way. Located in Sapugaskanda, the Resource Recovery Centre helps businesses comply with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy framework and move up the waste management hierarchy to embrace sustainable practices that prioritize prevention, reduction, and resource recovery beyond disposal.
This project contributes to a cleaner environment, resource conservation, and economic growth, setting a precedent for responsible waste management in the country.
Background:
There is a global recognition that the Circular Economy stands as a powerful conduit towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By embracing circular practices, Sri Lanka can effectively address multiple SDGs simultaneously - from promoting responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) to fostering innovation and industry growth (SDG 9). Moreover, circular initiatives can directly impact goals such as climate action ( SDG13) and clean water & sanitation (SDG 6) by reducing pollution and conserving resources.
The symbiotic relationships within the Circular Economy are built upon the fundamental principles of resource optimization, waste reduction, and sustainable production and consumption. Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture where the transition from linear waste management methods (take-make-dispose) to a circular approach (cradle to cradle) is not just an option but an imperative. This requires collaboration across all sectors, including Government authorities, industries, civil societies, and communities. INSEE Ecocycle, together with the Sri Lankan Government, is leading the country's transformation towards a circular economy.
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies in Sri Lanka play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of circular economy principles within Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. As major contributors to the consumption and waste generation cycle, FMCGs possess the potential to effect substantial positive change. By embracing circular economy practices, such as designing products for durability, encouraging packaging reduction and recyclability, and promoting take-back and recycling programs, FMCGs can significantly reduce their environmental footprint.
Project Objectives:
The Services We Offer:
The INSEE Ecocycle Resource Recovery Center located in Sapugaskanda accepts FMCG and post-consumer waste from municipal solid waste channels, industries, and communities. This facility offers total waste management services from collection, segregation, pre-processing, labeling, and storing for final reuse, recycling, or upcycling solutions.
Benefits to our customers:
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