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🌕♻️ Plastic Free Poya Beach Cleanup – Thank You for Being the Change! 🌊💚

A heartfelt thank you to every incredible volunteer who joined us at the Cheddipalayam Plastic Free Poya Beach Cleanup on 2nd March 2026. Your dedication and enthusiasm helped turn this day into a powerful step towards protecting our coastline. 🏖✨

Together, we proved that community action can create real environmental impact. 💪🌱

🗑 What We Collected from Cheddipalayam Beach:
🔹 59.9 kg of high-value plastics
🔹 10.55 kg of low-value plastics
🔹 39.55 kg of glass
🔹 7 kg of rigifoam
🔹 16.9 kg of footwear
📊 Total Collected: 133.9 kg

This impactful initiative was proudly organised by SPM Foundation, OceanBiome, and East Milk, in partnership with Cheddipalayam South Youth Club Society. 🤝

Every kilogram removed brings us closer to a cleaner, healthier, and plastic-free coastline. Let’s keep working together to protect the ocean and the planet we all share. 🌍💫

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A productive discussion was held at the Urban Council of Kattankudy, bringing together the Chairman, Officers of the Urban Council, and the Health Unit for an engaging dialogue on the findings from the Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa project.

The session highlighted the critical role of informal waste collectors in strengthening waste recovery systems and advancing the circular economy. Project partners SPM Foundation shared valuable insights, recommendations, and forward-looking strategies for the next phase of the initiative, focusing on building a more inclusive and efficient waste management system in the district.

The discussion was well received, and the Urban Council was encouraged to actively integrate the informal waste sector into its waste recovery processes. This collaboration is key to driving sustainable and holistic waste management solutions within the city.

The Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa project was conducted to develop a comprehensive understanding of the district’s existing waste systems. Through a collaboration between Kabadiwalla Connect, SPM Foundation, and the Lanka Environment Fund, the project carried out detailed street-by-street surveys of small scrap shops, large informal waste workers, and processors across Batticaloa. These efforts generated valuable insights into how the informal sector contributes significantly to keeping our cities clean.

With support from Depeche Mode x Hublot through Conservation Collective, the initiative also mapped supply chains to strengthen End Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, recognize the often-unaccounted labour within informal economies, and identify opportunities to increase the recovery of high-value plastics across the district.

As part of the Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa Project, We conducted a Health Camp on 28th February 2026 for informal neighbourhood waste workers in collaboration with the Medical Office of Health, Batticaloa (Moh Batticaloa).

This initiative was organized to support the health and wellbeing of informal waste workers, who play a vital role in keeping our cities clean and contributing to waste recovery systems. During the camp, workers received basic medical checkups including blood pressure, diabetes screening, BMI measurement, and screening for symptoms of leprosy.

The programme also included an awareness session conducted by the Medical Officer Dr. E. Uthayakumar and the Supervising Public Health Inspector (PHI) T.Manimaran, focusing on occupational health risks, to***co use, infectious diseases, and non-communicable diseases. In addition, medical kits were distributed to the participants.

The Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa project was conducted to develop a comparative understanding of the district’s existing waste management systems. Through a collaboration between Kabadiwalla Connect, .foundation.2024, and , the project carried out street-by-street surveys of small scrap shops, large informal waste workers, and processors across Batticaloa, generating critical insights into how the informal sector contributes to keeping our cities clean.

With support from Depeche Mode x Hublot through Collective, this initiative aims to strengthen Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, recognize the largely unaccounted labour within informal economies, and identify opportunities to increase the recovery of discarded high-value plastics across the district.

We are grateful to all partners and participants who contributed to making this health camp meaningful and impactful for the informal waste worker community in Batticaloa.

A meaningful discussion was held at the Assistant Commissioner of Local Government (ACLG) - Batticaloa, where participants from the Assistant Commissioner of Local Government (ACLG) - Batticaloa engaged in a dynamic conversation on the findings from the Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa project.

The session highlighted the critical role of informal waste collectors in waste recovery systems and circular economy development. Project partners SPM Foundation and LEF shared valuable insights, recommendations, and forward-thinking ideas for the next phase of this initiative aimed at strengthening inclusive waste management in the district. The conversation was received well by the government, and municipal councils were encouraged to start including informal waste sectors within their waste recovery in Batticaloa. This support is integral to driving meaningful and holistic waste management in cities.

Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa was conducted to develop a comparative understanding of the district’s existing waste management systems. Through a collaboration between Kabadiwalla Connect, .foundation.2024, and , the project carried out street-by-street surveys of small scrap shops, large informal waste workers, and processors across Batticaloa which generated critical insights into how the informal sector contributes to keeping our cities clean.

With support from Depeche Mode x Hublot through Conservation Collective, the initiative mapped supply chains to strengthen End Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, acknowledge the largely unaccounted labour within informal economies, and identify opportunities to increase the recovery of discarded high-value plastics across the district.

Salvage City is an awareness campaign implemented as part of the Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa, which was conducted to develop a comparative understanding of the district’s existing waste management systems.

Through collaboration between schools and neighbourhood scrap shops, the initiative diverts recyclable waste from landfills, protects local ecosystems, and teaches students how to separate, sort, and recycle at school and at home—while strengthening community recycling networks and empowering the next generation of environmental leaders.

Through a collaboration between Kabadiwalla Connect, SPM Foundation, and Lanka Environment Fund, the project carried out street-by-street surveys of small scrap shops, large informal waste workers, and processors across Batticaloa — generating critical insights into how the informal sector contributes to keeping our cities clean.

With support from Depeche Mode x Hublot through Conservation Collective, the initiative mapped supply chains to strengthen End Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, acknowledge the largely unaccounted labour within informal economies, and identify opportunities to increase the recovery of discarded high-value plastics across the district.

📞 Contact us: +94 74 016 3187
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A meaningful discussion was held at the Ocean University of Sri Lanka – Batticaloa, where students and lecturers engaged in a dynamic conversation on the findings from the Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa project.

The session highlighted the critical role of informal waste collectors in waste recovery systems, and circular economy development. Participants shared valuable insights, recommendations, and forward-thinking ideas for the next phase of this initiative for strengthening inclusive waste management in the district.

Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa was conducted to develop a comparative understanding of the district’s existing waste management systems.
Through a collaboration between , .foundation.2024, and .environment.fund, the project carried out street-by-street surveys of small scrap shops, large informal waste workers, and processors across Batticaloa — generating critical insights into how the informal sector contributes to keeping our cities clean.

With support from x through , the initiative mapped supply chains to strengthen End Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, acknowledge the largely unaccounted labour within informal economies, and identify opportunities to increase the recovery of discarded high-value plastics across the district.

Informal waste workers are the unseen backbone of our cities. Every day, they recover, sort, and recycle waste — protecting the environment, reducing landfill, and strengthening circular economies — often without recognition, safety, or support.

This series highlights the lives, labour, and dignity of informal waste workers who keep our cities moving and our environment cleaner.

Mapping of Informal Waste Management in Batticaloa was conducted to develop a comparative understanding of the district’s existing waste management systems.
Through a collaboration between Kabadiwalla Connect, SPM Foundation, and Lanka Environment Fund, the project carried out street-by-street surveys of small scrap shops, large informal waste workers, and processors across Batticaloa — generating critical insights into how the informal sector contributes to keeping our cities clean.

With support from Depeche Mode x Hublot through Conservation Collective, the initiative mapped supply chains to strengthen End Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, acknowledge the largely unaccounted labour within informal economies, and identify opportunities to increase the recovery of discarded high-value plastics across the district.

✨ Happy New Year 2026! ✨
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🌊 SPM Foundation – First Wave of Flood Relief Distribution in Kirimichchai

In this tough time, we stood together to support our community through Project Hope – Dry Ration Distribution. 💛
With a total collected fund of Rs. 182,455, and an additional Rs. 30,427 contributed by our SPM employees e were able to cover the total expenses of Rs. 212,882 needed for this mission.

We prepared and delivered essential dry ration packs , reaching 107 families affected by the flood. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and volunteered.
Together, we continue to stand for our people. ❤️

🌟 Join SPM Foundation and be part of this meaningful support!

Every drop of help counts when the world around you is flooded.

SPM Foundation is on the ground delivering emergency relief — but we can’t do it alone.
Your contribution can save a life today.
Donate now and stand with our people.

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💛 Together, we rise.

🌊 A Big Thank You for Making a Difference! 🌿♻️

💛 Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us at the Aarayampathy Beach Cleanup Initiative on Wednesday, 5th November 2025. Your presence, energy, and dedication helped make this event a true success! 🏖

💪 Together, we collected, cleaned, and restored — proving that community action can create powerful environmental change. ✨

🗑 What We Cleared from Aarayampathy Beach:
🔸 17.25 kg of high-value plastics
🔸 19.3 kg of low-value mixed plastic
📊 Total Collected: 36.55 kg

🌟 This impactful initiative was organised by SPM Foundation, OceanBiome and East Milk.

🌱 Your efforts have brought us one step closer to a cleaner, greener coastline. Let’s continue to be the change our planet needs. 🌍

📞 Contact us: +94 74 016 3187
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit us: spm.foundation
💬 WhatsApp: wa.me/94740163187