🌱 Cleantech Anchors EcoFix’26 to Drive Youth Waste Innovation

Sri Lanka’s environmental solutions leader Cleantech Ltd. (part of Abans Group) has partnered with the Rotaract Club of the University of Kelaniya as the Main Sponsor for EcoFix’26, a school-level waste management innovation competition. • Strategic Innovation Hub: EcoFix’26 challenges teams from 7 schools to develop practical, high-impact waste solutions. Submissions will be judged by industry and academic experts on feasibility, innovation, and community impact. • National E-Waste Initiative: The partnership marks the launch of _Planet Pioneers_, Cleantech's flagship program targeting the establishment of systematic e-waste collection infrastructure across 4 major state universities: Colombo, Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura, and Moratuwa. • Broader Environmental Scope: The competition is part of 'Harithaswara 1.0', a 4-phase sustainability project. Beyond waste management and electronic disposal, the macro initiative spans: • Wetland restoration in Muthurajawela, Attidiya, and Bellanwila. • Human-elephant conflict mitigation using pilot audio/alarm systems. • Reforestation drives utilizing Miyawaki and traditional techniques. • Economic & Industry Context: This collaboration bridges the gap between industry and academia, aiming to build a future workforce for Sri Lanka's emerging circular economy. It will feature an upcoming ideathon series focusing on critical engineering solutions for microplastics and e-waste management.