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Eco lover issues guidelines to keep Kandy clean

A leading environmentalist has drawn up guidelines for visitors who flock to Kandy to witness the Esala Perahera in order to prevent pollution of the ancient city.

Dr. Mrs. Ajantha Perera, Founder of the National Programme on Recycling of Solid Waste, who issued the guidelines, requested the public to act responsibly towards the preservation of the Kandy Lake.

Kandy attracts over 1.7 million visitors during the perahera season and has suffered greatly in the past due to negligence of people who arrive to witness this cultural procession, Dr. Perera said in a news release.

She said it was the responsibility of the families to take every precaution to prevent disposing of these unwanted substances within the city.

By having everyone bring a bag in which they could keep their foodstuff and unwanted materials, and also by bringing food required for the journey from home, they could prevent dumping waste inside the city.

She also requested the people not to bring any plastic bags or purchase any items in plastic bags as they would be leaving them behind. She said the public should use the garbage bins located in the city to dispose of any waste.
Concerning the Kandy Lake, she requested all to do their best to keep the Lake and its surroundings clean and also to utilize the toilets with consideration for others.

Mrs. Perera also advised the Kandy Municipal Council to raise public awareness towards keeping the city clean.

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