EEPEx – Monthly Switch, the e -Newletter
Posted on 2009.11.16
EEPEX stands for Enhancing Environmental Performance in Key Sri Lankan Export Sectors
Download Monthly Switch, the e -Newletter of EEPEx Project
Target sectors
- Clay (ceramics, tile, porcelain)
- Rubber and plastic
- Leather and footwear
- Coconut (charcoal, dc, coir & value added)
- Tourism (hotels and tour operators) and
- Supporting industries (including auto service stations & construction)
Project Focus
The project focus is on helping industries to address their environmental issues and switch to sustainable production practices and technologies. The project is funded by the European Commission under the Switch Asia programme. The project started in March 2009 and runs for 3½ years.
Benefits for Participating Companies
Your company will:
- get technical support
- to address environmental problems
- To measure pollution & emission levels
- in implementing EMS (ISO 14000)
- for training of employees on sustainable production
- to apply for environmental loan schemes, carbon offsetting schemes and CDMA
- have access to
- low cost, pollution control technologies
- a total waste management network including a web based Waste Materials Exchange System
- web based reference materials, best practices from Sri Lanka & Asia, web tools for continuous technical support and pollution modelling tools
- be invited to participate in
- Conferences
- High level sustainable production fora thus having a say in policy
- Receive “eco partner” eco-labelling recognition for your company’s environmental efforts which will:
- Improve your access to EU markets
- Provide national recognition through media releases and awards nights
- Improve the environmental status of your company with the local neighbourhood
To be a part of this great experience, contact:
Gerry – 077 3042196 or Bimal – 071 4200884
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Project Partners
Stakeholders
Central Environmental Authority
Sri Lanka Export Development Board
Plastic and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Ceramics Council
Sri Lanka Footwear Association
Sri Lanka Tanners Association
Sri Lanka Desiccated Coconut Millers Association
Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO)
The Tourism Cluster
Holcim Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Ministry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Industrial Development
