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Polythene Recycling Starts in Jaffna


A re-cycling programme for discarded polythene and plastic items in the general areas of Vettalakerni, Jaffna came into effect, following steps taken by 55 Division Headquarters to coincide with the World Environment Day on June 5.

The programme themed, ‘Jaffna without polythene’, together with civilians in the area went to identified areas, infested with garbage and plastic throwaways on that day and collected them into one place before the recycling got underway on Saturday (7) morning.

More than 800 Army personnel, together with civilians in the area continued the collecting programme throughout the day with the frank objective of promoting goodwill and bonds of friendship between the troops and civilians.