Introducing WASTE ACTION LK (WALK)

Monday, 9 December 2019 00:06 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

There is a global waste crisis caused by irresponsible consumption and negligent waste disposal. In Sri Lanka, waste authorities are dealing with a volume far more than they can process, or even collect.

Waste Action LK said in its statement: “WASTE ACTION LK (WALK) was formed with the specific objective of bringing stakeholders in waste management together, to collaborate in addressing the obvious gaps in national waste management. This ‘gap’ is sometimes referred to as the ‘Blame Game’ – manufacturers blame consumer demand, while consumers are either unaware at a mass market level and/or find it difficult and expensive to be more waste-conscious. Therefore, other than a small group of socially-conscious consumers who attempt to reduce their waste footprint, there is very little action or change at the source, in relation to waste. Increasingly however, there have been activist groups and SMEs that have actively addressed waste – by organising beach clean ups, recycle collections, composting services and more. This latter approach, while beneficial, does not address consumption, and until we have a general public that is more waste-conscious change in waste practices will continue to stagger and start. That’s where WALK comes in.”

Waste Action LK (WALK) is a not-for-profit initiative providing sustainable solutions that can positively impact waste management practices in Sri Lanka. The WALK Network of development partners, State institutions, sustainable businesses, environmentalists and scientists work together to drive ‘Awareness’ and ‘Action’. The overarching aim of the initiative is to collaborate with businesses working toward sustainable waste management, and connect this WALK Community to change-makers, activist groups and citizens who care.

A joint venture partnership between Radhika Philip (of publishers R. Parker Publishing Ltd.) and Savera Weerasinghe (of waste management consultants Ananta Sustainables Ltd.), the WALK platform offers curated services to corporates, small businesses and the consumer market. Working with a cross section of stakeholders, WALK collaborates and shares expertise on environmental sustainability. To date, the WALK network has supported waste management initiatives on the ground by connecting and supporting members within its network.

This December, WALK officially launched its first service/product: The WALK Home Waste Plan – a WALK network partnership that connects Ananta Sustainables, Bio Bins, Eco Friends and Earth Guardians Sri Lanka to provide fast, effective and economic solutions for household waste.

WALK HOME services are processed via the Ananta Sustainables online shop www.anantasustainables.com – Products: WALK, supported by Hotline: +94777101080.