{"id":1555,"date":"2025-11-28T15:30:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbslbank.com\/?page_id=1555"},"modified":"2025-11-28T15:30:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:30:03","slug":"merchant-bank-leads-successful-haritha-sathkaraya-zero-waste-cleaning-project-at-crow-island-beach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mbslbank.com\/si\/csr\/merchant-bank-leads-successful-haritha-sathkaraya-zero-waste-cleaning-project-at-crow-island-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Merchant Bank Leads Successful \u201cHaritha Sathkaraya\u201d Zero-Waste Cleaning Project at Crow Island Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka &amp; Finance PLC proudly carried out a successful environmental cleaning project under the zero-waste initiative titled <strong>\u201cHaritha Sathkaraya\u201d<\/strong> on <strong>31st August 2025<\/strong> at the <strong>Crow Island Beach area in Mattakkuliya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This meaningful initiative was organized with the aim of promoting environmental responsibility, reducing pollution, and supporting the protection of Sri Lanka\u2019s coastal ecosystems. The project focused on efficient collection, sorting, and proper disposal of waste, aligning with the bank\u2019s commitment to sustainable practices and a greener future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend our heartfelt appreciation to <strong>SSP\/Director Environment Mr. Manoj Perera<\/strong>, <strong>CI Gamini Nissanka<\/strong>, <strong>CI Hettiarachchi<\/strong>, <strong>CI Abesinghe<\/strong>, and their dedicated team for their exceptional contribution and active participation. Their support was instrumental in ensuring the operational success and environmental impact of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also express our sincere gratitude to the <strong>Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)<\/strong> and the <strong>Mattakkuliya Municipal Council staff<\/strong> for their invaluable cooperation, resources, and guidance throughout the initiative. Their collective involvement highlights the importance of partnerships in driving meaningful environmental change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHaritha Sathkaraya\u201d reflects Merchant Bank\u2019s ongoing dedication toward corporate social responsibility and preserving the natural beauty of Sri Lanka for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mbslbank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-24-at-10.44.47-AM-1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mbslbank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-24-at-10.44.47-AM-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mbslbank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-24-at-10.44.47-AM-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mbslbank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-24-at-10.44.47-AM-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.mbslbank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-24-at-10.44.47-AM-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mbslbank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-24-at-10.44.47-AM-1-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/www.mbslbank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-24-at-10.44.47-AM-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka &amp; Finance PLC proudly carried out a successful environmental cleaning project under the zero-waste initiative titled \u201cHaritha Sathkaraya\u201d on 31st August 2025 at the Crow Island Beach area in Mattakkuliya. 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