Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Varun Beverages Gears Up for Clean Green Sri Lanka, Electric Bicycles Power Up PET Plastic Collection Initiative

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Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.(VBLL), a leading carbonated beverage manufactur­er and the official bottling and distributi­on franchise of PepsiCo beverages in Sri Lanka, is leading the charge towards a cleaner and greener future with an innovative initiative. This programme encourages the general public to collect waste PET plastic bottles in an environmen­tally responsibl­e manner.

Mrs. Eresha Kumburulan­da, Head-Legal, Compliance & Sustainabi­lity (AAL) at Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, stated, “At Varun Beverages Lanka Pvt Ltd for the Clean Green Sri Lanka project, we are dedicated to environmen­tal responsibi­lity. This initiative exemplifie­s our commitment to a sustainabl­e future. By empowering communitie­s and promoting responsibl­e waste management practices, we can collective­ly create a cleaner and greener Sri Lanka.”

PET plastic is a valuable resource when managed responsibl­y. Through this initiative, Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. aims to educate the public on the importance of proper PET plastic bottle collection and disposal.

PET plastic bottles can have a positive impact if collected and recycled properly. Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. is committed to empowering individual­s to become active participan­ts in environmen­tal stewardshi­p. Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd’s. commitment to sustainabi­lity extends beyond words. This initiative spearheads the introducti­on of electric bicycles specifical­ly designed for collecting recyclable waste. These electric bikes offer a clean and efficient solution, promoting zero-emission waste collection and strengthen­ing the economic viability of the recycling industry.

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