Ocean Plastic Reduction Activity

The USAID/Sri Lanka & Maldives is seeking information to support the reduction of ocean plastics pollution in Sri Lanka and Maldives. The activity aims to improve solid waste management practices, reduce reliance on virgin plastic inputs and products, empower communities to drive local waste management solutions, and strengthen the enabling environment for solid waste management. The program will work with local governments, private sector, and communities to achieve these objectives. The expected results include decreased volume of solid waste available to the environment, improved access to reliable and sustainable waste management services, and increased adoption of 3R behaviors. Some key points to consider: • The activity will take a system strengthening approach to support improved solid waste management practices. • The program will focus on four primary pathways: professionalizing and expanding solid waste management, reducing reliance on virgin plastic inputs and products, empowering communities, and strengthening the enabling environment. • The activity will work with local governments, private sector, and communities to achieve the objectives. • The program will prioritize women's economic empowerment and engage the private sector in addressing the plastic waste challenge.