## CleanTech Achieves Sri Lanka’s First Good Plastic Certification 📈

CleanTech has marked a milestone in the nation's circular economy by becoming the first company to receive the Good Plastic Standard (GP 5040: 2025) certification. This national benchmark verifies the quality, sustainability, and ethical processing of post-consumer recycled plastic pellets. • Strategic Impact: The certification validates CleanTech's recycled materials as reliable alternatives to imported virgin plastics, supporting the domestic manufacturing and packaging sectors. • EPR Compliance: This milestone provides a credible local pathway for FMCG companies to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations through verified recycled content and traceable downstream processing. • Sector Highlights: • Recycling & Waste Management: Shifts the industry from basic collection to high-grade, certified material production. • Sustainability: Enhances Sri Lanka's profile in the global green economy by diverting waste from landfills and ecosystems. • Supply Chain: Enables brands to integrate ethically sourced recycled materials into their supply chains with confidence. • Future Outlook: As a certified industry leader, CleanTech is positioned to drive demand for ethical recycling, reducing reliance on imports and fostering a more resilient, self-sustaining circular economy.