A Sustainable Community-Based Solid Waste Management System in Sri Lanka

The project, titled Participatory Approach to Solid Waste Management at Community Level, aims to shift household waste management practices towards self-sustaining solid waste systems. The project involves community-based organizations, women, and local government officials to promote comprehensive approaches to household-level solid waste management, including waste segregation, identification of recyclables, and use of biodegradable waste. The document highlights the project's achievements, including a decline in dengue fever cases, reduction in plastic waste, and engagement of local government officials in waste management issues.