USAID Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program: Sri Lanka Fact Sheet

The program aims to combat ocean plastic pollution by building coordinated waste management systems and promoting a circular economy. The fact sheet highlights the program's impacts and results in Sri Lanka, including the safe management of over 20,000 metric tons of waste, prevention of 5,000 metric tons of plastic from entering the environment, and improvement of solid waste services for over 862,000 individuals. The document also outlines the program's approach, which includes leveraging local expertise, grants, and innovative solutions to address waste management challenges in Sri Lanka.