Geocycle launches 'Geo Responsibility Awards'

Geocycle Day will be celebrated on March 22 with a series of activities to popularise sustainable waste management among the industrial community.

Geocycle (the hazardous wastes disposal specialist) wishes to create awareness and encourage professional waste management among all industrialists in Sri Lanka.

The key event will be the launch of the 'Geo Responsibility Award 2011' on March 22 at the BMICH with Minister for Environment, Anura Priyadharshana Yapa.

The objective of the award is to give recognition to industries that practice environmental management systems among industries currently registered with them.

Assessment and evaluation will be carried out by an independent technical committee comprising experts representing the Ministry of Environment, Central Environmental Authority, Ministry of Industries and Commerce, Board of Investment, Industrial Technology Institute, National Cleaner Production Centre and University of Moratuwa.

The awards will be issued in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, who will also lead the technical committee. Winners will be recognised with gold, silver and bronze awards whilst others will be recognised with merit certificates for their commitment towards professional sustainable waste management.