Hey, Shh. Oh, look at that. On your right! He's sleeping. An ancient titan slumbering on the earth. What should we name him? Sigiriya? That's good. What do you think he's dreaming about? Once I dreamed of being a rock. And I ... Read more
Tag: environment
Challenge Accepted!!!
Ensuring sufficient food for its growing population is a major challenge faced by humanity. An additional challenge is the increasing need for diverse plant products for fuel, fibers and chemicals. Plants sustain the life on Earth. They are the basis for ... Read more
Challenged by pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical pollution is pollution of the environment with pharmaceuticals and their metabolites/residue. Although different parts of the environment can be polluted by pharmaceuticals, it is mainly a form of water pollution. This pollution can occur at ... Read more
‘Wet and Wild’ Educational Program with Environment Science Students at Diyasaru Park
The message of the importance of nature is not something you can convey to a person overnight. It is a bond that needs to be developed slowly and personally for its full results. The best way to do this is to bring children closer to nature and introduce them ... Read more
Solid Waste: Policies and Public Influence in Sri Lanka
Solid waste policies in Sri Lanka have been established with the objective of ensuring environmental accountability and social responsibility of all stakeholders. It demands active involvement of individuals and all institutions in integrated waste management ... Read more
Go Green To Breathe Clean!
The environment which surrounds us is the natural heritage that nourishes life. It gives us air to breathe, water to quench our thirst and food to satisfy our hunger. A healthy natural environment plays a massive role in ... Read more
Let’s heal the wounds of Mother Earth
Out of this entire universe, the Earth is the only planet capable of sustaining life due to its vast and rich collection of natural resources and eco-system diversity. She gives us food, water, shelter and nourishes us like a mother tends to her children. ... Read more
Lunch sheets banned?
Polythene bags, regiform boxes and especially lunch sheets used to wrap food are to be banned in Sri Lanka from
September, 2017.
As we all know, all the above make an immense effect on the environment .Some of the polythene will almost never degrade ... Read more