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ECONOMYNEXT – The Sustain-Able Climate Action Challenge saw young Sri Lankan inventors compete in a finale where they presented their solutions to potential investors.
EcoSort, from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, won the competition with their ‘smart dustbin’ for waste segregation.
MiswaLanka from the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka won 1st Runner up for their biodegradable natural toothbrush.
And CollectorLK from the University of Peradeniya won 2nd Runner up for their waste management mobile application.
Other notable entries included a Styrofoam alternative for product packaging (by team CompoCell), eco-friendly floor mats made from discarded shoes (by team SoloCycle), and sustainable clothes hangers made from cashew shells (by team Eco Harvest).
Spanning eight weeks, the competition brought together undergraduate students from institutions across Sri Lanka, and was organized by the European Union, Dilmah Tea and the Dilmah Genesis Centre.
Dr Johann Hesse, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives commended the participants for taking action against environmental problems.
“The ‘Sustain-able’ Challenge emphasized the obligation to harness young talent for positive change,” Dilhan C Fernando, Chairman of Dilmah Tea said.
Picture credit: Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC
Selected participants received coaching and mentoring, gaining technical expertise and soft skills to transform their innovations from concepts or basic prototypes into marketable products and services.
The competition was part of the European Union’s “Let’s Go Green” campaign which aimed to raise awareness and advocate for responsible green behavior, focusing on plastic usage, waste reduction, and energy conservation among Sri Lanka’s youth, consumers, and businesses. (Colombo/Jan4/2024)
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