🌊 Sampath Bank Hands Over Community-Led Plastic Recovery Facility in Dickwella

• Project Overview: Sampath Bank PLC has officially handed over a fully operational Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Batheegama, Dickwella, under its 'A Breath to the Ocean' initiative. The project transitions from a corporate-led cleanup effort into a community-owned, sustainable model to intercept plastic waste along Sri Lanka’s southern coastline. • Partners & Ecosystem: Implemented in partnership with Neptune Recyclers Ltd. and the Sobakantha Foundation, the MRF strengthens the local recycling value chain. It ensures collected plastics are sorted, processed, and reintroduced into the production cycle rather than entering landfills or marine ecosystems. • Socio-Economic Impact: Empowerment: The initiative supports 384 local women, transforming them into environmental stewards and micro-entrepreneurs. Livelihoods: Through structured training and formal integration into the recycling ecosystem, the project provides these women with stable income-generation opportunities, driving inclusive economic growth in the region.