Sri Lanka’s FMCG companies encouraged to use recycled plastic
In Sri Lanka only 4 per cent of thousands of tonnes of plastic is recycled annually and the rest is burnt or dumped in oceans and waterways. While recycled plastic is cheaper than virgin plastic that is imported from abroad, FMCG companies opt to use virgin plastic as there are not many plastic recyclers in Sri Lanka.
Island Climate Initiative (ICI) launched Sri Lanka’s first certification mechanism for high quality recycled plastics, GP Certified during an event held at the Park Street Mews in Colombo, last Wednesday. The event brought together key stakeholders, FMCG brands, recyclers, policymakers and environmental advocates to introduce the future of sustainable packaging in Sri Lanka.
GP Certified is funded by the PLEASE Project, implemented by the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme, supported by the World Bank, with implementing support from UNOPS.
The GP certification provides recyclers with clear industry guidelines to ensure plastics are recycled to higher standards under safe, ethical and environmentally responsible conditions. This means FMCG companies can confidently and safely use recycled plastics in their packaging, supporting a more sustainable circular economy.
ICI, Managing Director, Chaminda Rajapakse stated, “With GP Certified, plastic waste becomes something useful, empowering our communities, strengthening local businesses, saving foreign exchange and protecting our island’s natural beauty.”
GP Certified will display a certification label on FMCG packaging made with verified recycled plastic. The label guarantees that the packaging meets strict standards across three key areas: safety, ensuring that recycled materials comply with health and hygiene requirements; quality, verifying durability and usability in packaging applications; and sustainability, promoting ethical sourcing and responsible waste management. This initiative will also help recyclers adopt best practices, provide better working conditions and drive demand for recycled plastics in Sri Lanka’s FMCG sector.
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