The BLUECAP project has made significant achievements in promoting environmental sustainability across Sri Lanka. Through comprehensive awareness campaigns, innovative waste management strategies, and community empowerment initiatives, BLUECAP has established itself as a leader in environmental conservation.
Over the past year, BLUECAP’s initiatives have reached 84,927 individuals across 15 districts, encompassing:
Program Type | Number of Programs | People Reach |
School Awareness Programs | 547 | 65,162 |
Fisheries Community Awareness Programs | 46 | 1596 |
General Community Awareness Programs | 380 | 12991 |
Women’s Society Awareness Programs | 171 | 4477 |
Stakeholder Awareness Programs | 14 | 701 |
BLUECAP introduced the concept of school festivals and cleanups, leading to the recovery of 1 million plastic bottles. Additionally, the project implemented “Nano-Cleanups,” involving small teams targeting specific areas, enhancing the efficiency of waste collection efforts.
A key focus of BLUECAP has been identifying and supporting new waste collectors, particularly women, facilitating the development of their waste collection businesses. This initiative not only promotes environmental sustainability but also contributes to economic empowerment.
BLUECAP field officers have played a crucial role in the documentation and approval processes for Material Recovery Facility (MRF) construction, enhancing waste processing capabilities. The project also installed trash barriers at Kattubadda Lake to prevent waste from entering the Bolgoda River, in addition to that another 18 number of trash barrios setup to showcasing a commitment to protecting vital water bodies.
The project successfully organized 221 cleanups with the support of 8,531 volunteers from 15 districts, highlighting the power of community involvement in environmental conservation. BLUECAP’s team actively engaged with the public through media channels, sharing insights on waste management and environmental conservation, thereby raising awareness and encouraging community participation.
In collaboration with organizations such as the Negombo Recycling Club (NRC), BLUECAP aims to promote a circular plastic economy through investing in product innovation and reducing plastic waste in major rivers and the Indian Ocean. The project plans to establish 10 new Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and extend the capacity of 5 existing MRFs and set up a recycling plant. These initiatives will generate over 5,000 job opportunities, collecting approximately 963 metric tons of recyclable plastic waste annually. PLEASE Project
The BLUECAP project’s comprehensive approach, combining education, community engagement, infrastructure development, and innovative waste management strategies, has made a significant impact on environmental conservation in Sri Lanka. These achievements underscore the importance of collective action in building a sustainable future.
