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Can to Craft - during the process of crafting the awards
Trophies created for the Presidential Environment Award through the Melting Point Initiative
The Presidential Environment Awards 2025, held recently, celebrated the achievements of Sri Lankan entities championing environmental responsibility. However, unknown to many, the event also captured the spirit of innovation and sustainability symbolized in the very trophies presented.
This year’s Gold, Silver, Bronze, Merit and Special Jury Award trophies bestowed at the Presidential Environment Awards were crafted by transforming approximately 141 Kilograms, i.e., 12,600 used aluminium cans, into bespoke creations, thereby reinforcing the importance of circularity.
Bringing the ‘Can to Craft’ vision to life at the Presidential Environment Awards, Lion Nation Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (LNF) and Melting Point have once again demonstrated how innovation and responsibility can turn discarded materials into lasting symbols of achievement. It also emphasizes the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors in driving meaningful change.
LNF initiatives operate under three key pillars namely Water, Waste and Knowledge. The Melting Point initiative is supported under LNF’s Waste Pillar, which is dedicated to transforming waste management in Sri Lanka through education, segregation, innovation, and sustainable community-led action. Since its inception, Melting Point has worked to empower local artisans, promote upcycling, and create visibility for sustainable craftsmanship through projects ranging from community clean-ups to the creation of iconic trophies for national events. The latter includes the Presidential Environment Award trophies for 2024 as well as the Lanka Premier League T20 2023 Champion Trophy and the 24 ‘Man of the Match’ trophies for the same tournament.
For more information on the Melting Point initiative, visit - www.meltingpointsrilanka.com
Bringing the ‘Can to Craft’ vision to life at the Presidential Environment Awards, Lion Nation Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (LNF) and Melting Point have once again demonstrated how innovation and responsibility can turn discarded materials into lasting symbols of achievement. It also emphasizes the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors in driving meaningful change.
