Sierra Global to launch E-waste program in telecom services sector
Sierra Global Network Private Limited, a leading infrastructure
development and managed services firm in Sri Lanka showing its true
dedication to the environment has joined hands with Think Green, a
licensed company approved by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA)
of Sri Lanka for pioneering in providing safe and reliable electronic
waste management services in Sri Lanka.
Sivahar Muthuramalingam, Head of Marketing at Think
Green, Dr. Arosha Fernando - Director / CEO of Sierra Global,
Wijesiri Malasinghe, Senior Consultant to CEO at Sierra
Global, Saman De Silva, Senior Admin Manager of Sierra
Global and Bathiya Fernando, Head of IT at Sierra Global
during the official launch of company’s E-waste program. |
Due to ongoing technological advancement, many of the electronic
products become obsolete within a very short period of time, creating a
large surplus of unwanted electronic products, or "e-waste". Disposing
of e-waste in landfills has the potential to cause severe human and
environmental health impacts.
"Electrical and electronic equipment that is thrown away contains
heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and beryllium. These metals become
mixed into the food chain and can cause harm to humans, animals and
plants. The choices we make today will decide the future we want.
Think Green gives you the opportunity to recycle most of your wastage
in to valuable content that can be used for many different purposes. I
am very pleased and excited to see Sierra Global, the leader of
telecommunication services sector in taking the decision and commitment
to support in this good cause," said Sivahar Muthuramalingam, Head of
Marketing at Think Green.
"We are the first in our sector to launch the E-waste program which
will be implemented in 27 of our regional offices located across the
country. Time is running out, we have to change our perception towards
electronics when we dispose it. We urge our clients as well as our
suppliers in the telecom sector to cultivate greener habits and help
efforts to save the planet. Hence join this effort to ensure your
electronics are recycled in an environment friendly manner," said Dr.
Arosha Fernando, Director / CEO of Sierra Global. |