Composting of household waste in a suburb of Colombo by Environment Association, Kalubowila East
Rationale
Reduce environmental pollution caused by dumping degradable waste on roads in urban areas leading to health hazards and land degradation.
The project would also reduce the waste now being transported to the wet lands of Attidiya, which is a natural habitat for rare species of birds.
Objectives
Community participation in urban environmental management with emphasis on waste disposal.
Activities
Reduce dumping of household waste in wetland sanctuary in Colombo and suburban areas by converting waste to compost in households.
Household processing of organic waste to compost by the use of movable concrete compost bins with ventilation, to be supplied to members of the community.
Groups involved
Initially 200 selected households.
Reduce environmental pollution caused by dumping degradable waste on roads in urban areas leading to health hazards and land degradation.
The project would also reduce the waste now being transported to the wet lands of Attidiya, which is a natural habitat for rare species of birds.
Objectives
Community participation in urban environmental management with emphasis on waste disposal.
Activities
Reduce dumping of household waste in wetland sanctuary in Colombo and suburban areas by converting waste to compost in households.
Household processing of organic waste to compost by the use of movable concrete compost bins with ventilation, to be supplied to members of the community.
Groups involved
Initially 200 selected households.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Environmental Association, Kalubowila East
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 3,317.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 297.00
Project Number:
SRL/95/G52/033
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
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Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Activities were geared towards achieving sustainability.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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