Category: Environment
MAS in chemical leasing arrangement for waste water treatment
July 24, 2015 (LBO) – MAS Active Linea Intimo announced it has entered into a chemical leasing arrangement for waste water treatment, a world’s first for the industry, according to the garments manufacturer. Chemical leasing is a business model in which a chemical is leased from a company providing its service. MAS Active Linea Intimo […]
Otara launches Foundation for environmental sustainability and animal welfare
July 13, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s fashion entrepreneur and animal lover Otara Gunewardene, has launched a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the lives of all animals, communities and the environment, a statement said. “There is no business that we engage in which is more important than preserving the environment we have been blessed with,” […]
Confronting climate change can make growth more inclusive in Asia: ADB
Jun 25, 2015 (LBO) – Narrowing Asia’s widening inequality will lead the region’s development effort, and building resilience to climate change should anchor this effort, an Independent Evaluation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said. “The twin challenges of rising inequality and climate change hinder Asia’s development outlook,” Hyun Son, Evaluation Specialist, ADB said. “To […]
Report on Wilpattu resettlement presented to President Sirisena
June 8, 2015 (LBO) – A report prepared by environmental organizations on the controversial issue of the resettlement within Wilpattu Sanctuary boundaries in Sri Lanka was presented to President Maithripala Sirisena last week.President Sirisena assured that he would not let any person to damage the environment but will take the final decision on the resettlement […]
Cycling Culture Can Help Cure Sri Lanka’s Road Congestion: Min Ranawaka
Jun 04, 2015 (LBO) – Cycling can help reducing the congestion on Sri Lanka urban roads and conserve energy, Minister of Power and Energy said. “A vehicle needs to travel at 60-70 km/h to be fuel economical, this was possible in the 1980’s in Colombo, but now it has become 8 km/h and in the […]