Exploring the Plastic Collection and Recycling Trends in Sri Lanka

Exploring the Plastic Collection and Recycling Trends in Sri Lanka

This study examined plastic waste management in Sri Lanka, concentrating on the contributing factors to plastic waste generation and collection. Data were gathered through a questionnaire survey from registered plastic recycling and management centres. The analysis revealed a positive correlation be...

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Published in:Recycling (Basel) Vol. 8; no. 6; p. 94
Main Authors: Jayasinghe, Rohantha Rukshan, Abeyrathna, Wasudha Prabodhani, Jayasingha, Krishani Rukmali, Hendawitharana, Manuja Promodya, Bandara, Thusitha Saman, Liyanage, Champika L., Williams, Karl S.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Basel MDPI AG 01-12-2023
Subjects:
Consumption
Councils
Forecasts and trends
Garbage collection
High density polyethylenes
Landfill
Plastic debris
Plastic pollution
Plastic scrap
plastic waste management
Plastics
Plastics recycling
Pollution
Polyethylene terephthalate
Polystyrene resins
Polyvinyl chloride
precipitation patterns
Rainfall
Recycled materials
Recycling
recycling practices
sustainable waste management
Textiles
Tourism
tourism impact
Tourists
Trends
Urban areas
Waste management
Sri Lanka
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Summary:This study examined plastic waste management in Sri Lanka, concentrating on the contributing factors to plastic waste generation and collection. Data were gathered through a questionnaire survey from registered plastic recycling and management centres. The analysis revealed a positive correlation between tourist arrivals and plastic waste generation, indicating increased plastic waste production due to tourism spanning from 2014 to 2022. However, plastic waste collection negatively correlated with precipitation levels, suggesting heavy rainfall hampers collection efforts. This study found HDPE, PVC, LDPE, and PP to be the most collected and recycled plastic types, whereas PS and PET recycling were less prevalent. The results demonstrate the need for enhanced recycling infrastructure and highlight the necessity for government participation in plastic waste management initiatives. This study recommends increasing waste collection and recycling during the tourist season. In addition to enhancing public and private awareness, there should be additional investment in recycling facilities. The findings offer crucial insights into plastic waste management in Sri Lanka, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts and comprehensive strategies to tackle plastic pollution.
ISSN:2313-4321
2313-4321
DOI:10.3390/recycling8060094