The 3R Initiative seeks to create a sustainable living environment through the application of the reduce-reuse-recycle concept, in all aspects of life, by all sectors of society. It is a joint campaign conducted by LIRNEasia and the Environment Programme of Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA), Sri Lanka, aimed at increasing the awareness and application of best practices with regard to environmentally-friendly lifestyles.

What is 3R?

3R is an effective method to address the growing issue of waste management and will give good results if practiced appropriately. The principle is to minimize the generation of waste by reducing waste and reusing and recycling resources and products.

 

  1. Reduce!
  2. Reuse!
  3. Recycle!

NEWS

The Environment Programme at CHA has successfully completed a greening project at the CleanCo (Pvt) Ltd. Drive Green Vehicle Emission Testing (VET) Stations. The concept of carbon sinks is based on the natural ability of trees to soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere via photosynthesis.

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3R Awareness campaign

The 3R Awareness campaign is a joint initiative between the Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA) Environment Programme and the Waste Management Authority (WMA), Western Province aimed at promoting the 3R concept Reduce, Reuse, Recycle among the general public.

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