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LAUGFS Super and Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka join forces to scale up PET plastic collection
LAUGFS Super and Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka partnered to enhance PET collection efforts by installing PET plastic collection bins in strategically selected LAUGFS Super outlets island-wide. The event marked the beginning of a sustained effort towards promoting environmental consciousness, with the collaboration underscoring the growing importance of sustainability in today’s business landscape.
For LAUGFS Supermarket (LSM) as a subsidiary of the LAUGFS Group, this initiative marked a pivotal step towards the overarching sustainability efforts and progress the brand strives to fulfil. With a commitment to environmental responsibility, this project aligns seamlessly with both the group and LAUGFS Supermarkets values.
Speaking with Managing Director, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka, Pradip Pandey, on the initiative, noted: “Coca-Cola as a system has taken leadership in setting up infrastructure and introducing innovative ideas to scale PET collection. We have over 540+ bins already placed across Sri Lanka, we were the first to set up a material recovery Facility and initiate “adopt a beach concept” for beach cleaning. Today we are proud to extend our partnership to Laugh Super to take this initiative further.”
Through the partnership with Coca-Cola Beverage Sri Lanka, LAUGFS Supermarkets acknowledges the invaluable opportunity for the company, leveraging their unparalleled expertise and resources in sustainable practices to ensure the success of the initiative. By incorporating industry-leading best practices, LAUGFS aims to set a benchmark for sustainability within its sector, fostering positive change on a broader scale.
Commenting on the initiative, LAUGFS Supermarkets, Chief Executive Officer, Niroshan De Silva, stated: “At LAUGFS Supermarkets, our commitment to sustainability is unwavering. Partnering with Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka is a significant stride towards embedding responsible practices in our core operations. This initiative not only underscores our dedication to a greener future but also sets a benchmark for industry-wide environmental stewardship. This project stands as a significant milestone in our longer-term sustainability vision, demonstrating our commitment to a greener and more responsible future.”
The project involved the installation of recycling bins at strategic LAUGFS Super outlets, including Havelock, Kandana, Kiribathgoda, Koswatta, Moratuwa, Nugegoda, Kohuwala, Rajagiriya, Wellawatta, and Pepiliyana.
The initiative was launched by LAUGFS Super across three [03] phases pre-launch, launch, and post-launch, and is expected to push educational content with a clear call to action and environmental rewards for customers and otherwise to be a part of the sustainable journey LAUGFS continues to embark on.
By combining forces with Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka, LAUGFS Supermarkets and LAUGFS Group are setting the stage for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
About Coca Cola in Sri Lanka
Coca-Cola has been refreshing Sri Lankans for over 60 years, continuously evolving to craft the brands and choice of drinks that people love. Our company’s purpose is to Refresh the World and Make a Difference. To serve our valued consumers better, we are now providing more convenient packages, innovating, and introducing new lower and no-sugar drinks.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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