Textile and the apparel sector in Sri Lanka, which contributes 10% to the country’s national GDP andemploys a workforce of 350,000, is one of the key industrial sectors. Though the sector is mostly selling to exportmarkets in the EU and the focus of sustainability is high, the sector’s waste generation is not clearly understood. Thisstudy …

Waste flow analysis in textile and apparel sector A case study of textile and apparel wet processing industries in Sri LankaRead More

Greenhouse gases are rapidly increasing in the earth’s atmosphere as a result of human activities. Many scientists already conclude that the increase in carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases is causing global warming. This increase in greenhouse gases would contribute to even more global warming and climate change during this century. However, renewable energy …

Implementing Renewable Energy by considering the Greenhouse Gas EmissionsRead More

Across the past decade, increasing water demand has been identified in Sri Lanka. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board is responsible for supplying potable drinking water to Sri Lanka people. There having various rural, urban water supply schemes are operated under that. Apart from that, the private sector water supply systems are also there. …

Drinking water treatment plant process optimization : A case study of Kalu river basin, Sri LankaRead More

As a result of the industrial revolution and economic development, palm plantations spread from West Africa to South and East Asia. Palm oil was introduced to Sri Lanka in 1967. Palm plantations are covering around 20000 ha beginning in 2014. As a result, that causes the early drying of wells and waters in the dry …

Replacement of Essential Agricultural Crops to Reduce Impacts of Palm Oil Plantation in Sri LankaRead More

Agriculture is currently a significant contributor to the Sri Lankan economy, but there is still a lack of integration of modern technology with agriculture. Over the past few decades, many people are moving away from agricultural occupations due to urbanization. As a result, the higher portion of the food items in the urban areas has …

Sustainable Automated Aquaponic Systems for Highly Urbanized areas in Sri LankaRead More