2016

Endorsed by

Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment

Organized by

EDEX Secretariat, RCU Skills Center, Royal College Union, Rajakeeya Mawatha, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka.

Tel: +94 11 5521497 /+94 11 3091086 Fax: +94 11 2683100 E-mail: thinkgreen@edex.lk Web: thinkgreen.edex.lk

Green Pavilion 2016Green Pavilion 2016

Stall Plan

206D

205D

204D

203D

202D

189D

190D

201T

199D

200T

191D 192D 193D 194D

210D 209D 208D 207D

195D -197DEDEX Think Green

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Aquatic Students Association

Web : http://science.sjp.ac.lk/zoo/

American & Efird Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.67, Awissawella Rd, Welivita, Kaduwela.Tel: +94 11 4726494Fax : +94 11 4726410Email : mahendraa@amefired.comWeb : www.amefird.com

Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda.

American & Efird (A&E) is a leading sewing thread manufacturing organization. A&E’s products are manufactured in 23 countries, distributed in 50 countries and sold in over 100 countries. A&E delivers exact color, superior quality and the most innovative products. A&E has set the highest level of sustainability compliance in the industry through our Eco-Driven initiatives and corporate social responsibilities. For more details visit stall # 205D at Green Pavilion- or www.amefird.com

Stall No.

205D

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191D

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194D

Aquatic Students' Association in University of Sri Jayawardenapura was established by students who follow Aquatic Resources Management course as undergraduates under guidance of Prof. M. M. Pathmalal and Dr. R. R. M. K. P. Ranathunga in year 2010. Currently, about 60 members actively participate programmes conducted by the Association.Since 2010 the Association has conducted many programmes which aid public to get familiar with Aquatic Resources and to improve the awareness of proper maintainance, management and protection of them. Finally by providing information on these programmes we have been able to provide more opportunities for the students and public to gain knowledge and use it in developmental activites in the country in a sustainable manner.

The Center for Sustainability (CFS) is a body for professional environmental services, research and extension attached to the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science (DFES), University of Sri Jayewardenepura. CFS is a faculty-directed organization that supports the broader efforts of DFES to ensure environmental protection and sustainable development in the country through productive University-Industry linkages and partnerships.Being the first one of its kind to be established at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the CFS is committed to produce a new breed of responsible stewards of environment through promoting the concept of sustainability among corporate sector, general public, university academia and students, primarily through professional support, education and awareness.

Center for SustainabilityDepartment of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, NugegodaTel : +94 11 2758414Fax : +94 11 2802937Email : sustainability@sjp.ac.lkWeb : sustainability.sjp.ac.lk

Abans Environmental Services (pvt) Ltd.No 498, Galle Road, Colombo 03Tel: +94 11 2565265Fax : +94 11 2263300Email : cust_care@abans.comWeb : www.abansgroup.com

Abans Environmental Services counts leading public and private sector organizations, condominium complexes, NGOs and residential customers as its regular clients. The Company provides solid waste management services to Colombo Municipal Council and other local authorities.

Stall No.

200T

Department of Forestry and Environmental Science is the only one of its kind in Sri Lanka, which offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Forestry and Environmental Science. We have been able to reach wide horizons in training professionals who are capable of contributing effectively to the country’s development process. About 450 students have been trained since 1983; many of them are employed in forestry and environmental sectors.

Stall No.

192D & 193D

Department of Forestry and EnvironmentUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, NugegodaTel: +94 11 2758408Fax : +94 11 2802937Email : dfes@sjp.ac.lkWeb : http://science.sjp.ac.lk/fes/

EcoPower Lanka Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.No.75/4 Barnes Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.Tel: + 94 11 2662122Facebook: EcoPower Lanka EngineeringE-mail: info@ecopowerlanka.comWeb : www.ecopowerlanka.com

We are one of the leading solar energy providers and system integrators providing solutions for residential and industrial consumers of energy both in urban and rural environments. We are the most technically advanced and cost effective solar system producers. Solar power is one of the best sources of generating electricity in an environmental friendly manner.

Stall No.210D & 209D

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198D

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203D

Hayleys Electronics Lighting (Pvt) Ltd. a member of Hayleys Group is the sole agent in Sri Lanka for the world’s No.1 lighting brand Philips who are in the forefront of sustainable lighting globally. Hayleys Lighting has been leading the market in promoting energy efficient lighting for decades with Philips CFL’s and now the LED’s.

Hayleys Electronics Lighting (Pvt) Ltd.No.400, Dean's Road, Colombo 10Tel : +94 11 2696331Fax : +94 11 2699299Email : info@cau.hayleys.comWeb : www.hayleys.com/

Stall No.

198D

Noritake Lanka Porcelain Pvt Ltd.77, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07Tel: +94 11 2331809Fax : +94 66 2244132Email : noritake@sltnet.lk Web : www.noritake.lk

Noritake Lanka Porcelain Pvt Ltd enjoys iconic status as Sri Lanka’s pioneer porcelain tableware manufacturing company for the past 44 years. Nearly 80% of its local production is exported to key markets in over a hundred countries. Conscious of emerging world trends in environment protection, Noritake proudly conforms to the “Green Factory Concept” and thereby underscores its commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen.

Stall No.

189D

ECO - V42/3/I, Nadee uyana, Peris Mawatha, Gangarama Road, Boralasgamuwa.

Tel: +94 11 2509829

Email : ecovsl@gmail.com

Web : http://www.eco-v.org/

ECO-V is a voluntary organisation committed towards environmental conservation through research and creating awareness on various issues related well being of Mother Nature. Our main objective is connecting with Mother Nature through five sensory organs and live a green life with minimum ecological foot print.

Earth Lanka

Earth Lanka was officially launched on the 25th of May 2009 as a website that provided both Local and International environmental news to its viewers. Earth Lanka has evolved into a global platform that enables individuals, environmentalists, naturalists, zoologists, marine biologists, researchers, schools and organizations, to publish their works and findings and carry out projects towards sustainable development. Earth Lanka has the privilege of being registered under the Central Environment Authority, Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Mass Media and Information. Earth Lanka over the past few years has engaged in various activities ranging from coastal management projects, global climate action, promoting green architecture concepts. Earthlanka proud to be in the Green Pavilion for the 6th consecutive year.

Email : publisher@earthlanka.netWeb : www.earthlanka.net

Tel: +94 776761788

Super Neat Technology (Pvt) Ltd.

Sri Lanka TelecomLotus Road, P.O.Box 503, Colombo 01.Tel: +94 11 2021000Fax : +94 11 4726410Email : pr@slt.lkWeb : www.slt.lk

Sri Lanka Telecom is the national ICT solutions provider and the leading broadband and backbone infrastructure services provider in the country. The SLT Group has a customer base of over six million including multinational corporations, large and small corporates, public sector, retail and domestic customers empowered with voice, data, broadband, wholesale, enterprise, TV and mobile services.

Stall No.201T & 202D

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204D

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199D

Since 2001, Super Neat Technology has provided services and total power solutions to diverse engineering problems, especially in the field of power electronics & electrical engineering. Presently Super Neat Technology (Pvt) Ltd., is an ISO 9001: 2008 certified Engineering Company for importing , distributing, installation and after sales servicing of UPS systems and power protection equipment's. Our prime intention is to create customers satisfaction by providing professional recommendation with effective quality products to protect our customers' investment in high technology and sensitive sophisticated electronic and electrical systems from the effect of unscheduled down time at an economical value. We maintain spare parts stock that enables us to respond quickly and efficiently to our customers needs. We are strongly committed to the obligation we have to our customers, to keep their power up, uninterrupted and reliable.

We promotes Biology, Environmental Management and Healthy Lifestyles among young generation. This was formed in 1998 by Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, the umbrella organization for professional Biologists' (Academics, Researchers) in the country. Overall objective of YBA is to stimulate and develop an interest in Biology, and to promote dissemination and development of the knowledge in the field of Biology and related subject areas among younger generation.

Road Development AuthorityNo: 216, "Maganeguma Mahamedura", Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla.Tel: +94 11 2046200Fax : +94 11 2882191Email : plann@rda.gov.lkWeb : www.rda.gov.lk

The Road Development Authority (RDA), incorporated as a statutory body under the Ministry of Highways by the RDA Act No.73 of 1981. The functions of RDA were expanded in 1986 when it became the successor to the then Department of Highways.The RDA is the premier highway authority in Sri Lanka and is responsible for the maintenance and development of the National Road Network, comprising 170km of Expressways ( E Class), 4,215 km of A Class roads and 7,995 km of B Class roads and 4,456 bridges (span more than 3m) and the planning, design and construction of new highways, bridges and expressways to augment the existing network. Stall No.

190D

Young Biologists’ Association, Sri Lanka.Mahawali Center, Nelum Pokuna Mawatha Colombo 07

Tel : +94 77 5880212

Email : ybasrilanka@yahoo.com

Web : http://www.ybasrilanka.org/

No. 478, Kandy Road, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.Tel: +94 11 4814646Fax : +94 11 2915628Email : info@superneat.lkWeb : www.superneat.lk

EDEX�Think�Green�365�Days�ActivitiesEDEXThinkGreen365ActivitiesisthearmofEDEXThinkGreenthatfocusesonthecontinuityofsustainabilityrelatedactivities.Theconceptof365activitiesistofacilitateaseriesofcontinuousactivities throughout theyear, coveringawide spectrum.These includenotonlyworkshopsandlecturesforstudentsbutalsonationallevelactivities.

ThemodeladoptedbyEDEXThinkGreenrevolvesaroundawarenesscampaigns,primarilyrelyingonlectures.Thesewillbeconductedinordertoguideandmotivatepeopleonsustainableliving,basedontheSustainabilityMasterPlanjointlydevelopedbyEDEXandRoyalCollege.Theseactivitiesaimtocreateawarenessamongschoolstudentsongreenlivingandsustainability,eventuallyguidingthemtobesociallyresponsiblecitizens.

EDEXThinkGreenplayedakeyroleinobtainingtheGreenMarkGoldPlusratingfrombyCeylonInstituteofBuilders(CIOB)andtheGreenSLGoldratingfromtheSriLankaGreenBuildingCouncilfortherecentlybuiltLoyaltyPledgeGreenClassroomComplexatRoyalCollege.Furthermore,withthesupportofEDEXThinkGreen,RoyalCollegealsowonGoldatNationalGreenAwards2015.Havingsupportedawarenesscampaignsandrainwaterharvestingprojectsatotherschoolsinthepast,EDEXThinkGreenplanstoexpandits365DaysActivitiesasawayofeducatingstudentsandacademicstaffmembersonmakingtheirownschoolgreenerbysharingtheknowledgegainedbytheseactivities.

Anotherobjectiveof365activitiesistoincreasethecorporateengagementwithSustainabilityrelatedactivities.Anissuefacedbymanycorporatesisthelackofhumanresourcesoraplatformtoengageinsuch.WiththevoluntarybaseandthenetworkofEDEX,especiallywiththestrongtiesthatEDEXhaswithschools,corporatescancollaboratewithEDEXThinkGreeninordertoreachoutschoolstudentsandyouthingeneral.

Moving away from the traditional sponsor based activities, EDEX Think Green looks forward toestablishlongtermrelationshipswithcorporateentitiesaswellasotherorganizationswithafocusonsustainability.Furthermore,theactivitieswillfocusmoreoneffectivenessthanthecost,ensuringtheapproachitselfwillbesustainable.

TheupcomingEDEX–HayleysLightingSustainabilityQuiz2016isthefirstnationallevelactivityunderthe365DaysInitiative.Beingthefirstofitskindinthecountry,thequizwillbeentirelyfocusedonsustainabilityandenvironment.PartneringwithEDEX,theotherkeystakeholderofthisvaluableandtimelyinitiative,isHayleysElectronicsLighting(Pvt.)Ltd.,amemberofHayleysGroup.QuestionswillprimarilycoverSustainabilityConcepts,asfollows.

Round01–EnvironmentalIssues Round02–SustainabilityConcepts Round03–ScienceandTechnologyfactsrelatedtoSustainability Round04–GeneralKnowledgeonGreenLivingandSustainability Round05–MixedRound

KindlycontactNavakaNavaratneon0716092282ifyouoryourorganizationliketopartnerwithEDEXThinkGreenin365DayActivities.

WhathappenedintheStoneAgeaswellaswhathappenedwiththeindustrialrevolutionareallhistorynow.Whatislefttodayisamuchdevelopedworldwithcomfortablelivingstandardsformany.Obviously,humanshavemovedupintheladderofevolution,thusimprovingownlivesbutattheexpenseofwhat?Notmerelytheenvironment.

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With global warming etc. happening, humansstarted thinking of the environmental impact ofouractivities,onlytorealizethatfurtherdamageneedstobeminimized.Conceptof 'GoingGreen'camewiththat,inordertolookfor'greener'orinotherwords,moreenvironmentfriendlywaysofliving. This came not only with environmentalbenefits but also economic benefits, such as thelesser environmental impact of Hybrid Vehiclestiedwiththelowerfuelcosts.

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Towards theendof the20thcentury,expertsstartedpredicting issuessuchasoverpopulation,runningoutoffossilfuels,risingseawaterlevelsandpossibleshortageoffood.Withsucheconomicandsocialchallengesanticipated,theworldsawthegreenconceptsasasilverbulletofaddressingthesechallenges.Inthewakeofthe21stcentury,Sustainabilitycametothelimelight,takingtheGreenInitiativestoawholenewlevelandconcerningthecarefuluseofscarceresources.

Withinaveryshorttime,thewholeworld,includingnotonlytheenvironmentalistsbutalsocorporates,governments,thegeneral public and even the United States Organizationembraced sustainability. With many sustainable initiativestakenaroundtheglobebygovernmentsandNGOs,corporatesturnedtheirCSRfocustosustainability.ThispeakedwhentheUnitedNationsdecidedtosetSustainableDevelopmentGoalsas its post MDG (Millennium Development Goals) Agenda.EDEXThinkGreenwillbringyouaseriesofarticlesfromnextissue of EDEX Magazine, covering various aspects ofSustainability.

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