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The growing tourist area in Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, faces waste management challenges due to seasonal tourism overwhelming local capacity. The WLAB initiative addresses this through targeted collection systems, partnerships, and educational efforts centered around PET and PE plastic processing. Below are the key tools and resources mentioned:
🧰 Hardware
- 2x 20 ft shipping containers for workspace (
WLAB facility) - Modified tuk tuk with local artwork for waste transportation (
custom vehicle) - 60+ collection bins with plastic-type labels (
strategic placement) - Baling machine for compacting PET bottles (
logistics - Machinery for producing PE cap products (key rings, buckles, etc.) (
value addition)
📊 Software
- Customized database for tracking collections/sales (
operations management) (inferred from revenue models and volume tracking)
🛠️ Tools & Equipment
- Sorting containers for separating bottle caps and PET (
processing workflow) - Public water refill systems to reduce bottle usage (
prevention strategy) - Deposit system (planned) for incentivized returns (
behavioral nudge) - Stickers with plastic-type indicators and educational messages (
awareness tools) - Industrial scales for weighing baled PET (logistics)
(Note: Specific tool/software links not provided in source material)