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    Consumption of Bottled Water and its Impact on Bottled Water Market in Sri Lanka
    (University of Kelaniya, 2012) Koggalage, R.; Dissanayake, D.M.N.P.
    Although the earth is covered with 70 per cent of water, less than one percent is available as easily accessible fresh water for human use. Water has become a scarce resource for which the demands are increasing very fast due to population growth. Being a country which gets enough rainfall, access to drinking water can not be very difficult in Sri Lanka, but bottled water was introduced toSri Lanka as a source of drinking water in late 1980. Even though it was only foreigners who consumed bottled water at the early stage, today most locals have become bottled water consumers. The individual may use normal tap water at home but may prefer bottled water specially when away from home fearing the purity of water and other social influences. According to public opinion, bottled water is considered completely safe to drink. However, bottled water also can be contaminated by chemical or biological agents. People’s perception is that bottled water is of better quality and they are safe from water borne diseases if they consume bottled water. This perception, along with marketing strategies of companies causes people to consume bottled water. Therefore, this study deals with the identification of social phenomena of bottled water, by studying the overview of the bottled water market and suggesting reliable alternatives for bottled water. In this research project the objective is to shed new light on how the perception of the individual has impacted on the bottled water market in Sri Lanka. It also seeks to study ways to save money spent on bottled water by suggesting reliable alternatives. This study focuses on consumer preferences, and behaviour with regards to bottled water consumption in Sri Lanka. Learning more about bottled water consumers will help to identify why people prefer bottled water and if they reject water supplied by the Water Board or other sources, the reasons for that. The research study will be done studying facts related to water market in Gampaha, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Data related to the consumption of bottled water will be collected using questionnaires, interviewing of shop keepers and accessing reports of bottled water manufacturers.
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    Waste Management System in Anuradhapura Sacred City and its Environmental Impact
    (University of Kelaniya, 2012) Koggalage, R.; Ranaweera, K.R.K.S.N.
    Waste has been defined as “any matter prescribed to be waste and any matter whether liquid, solid, gaseous or radioactive which are discharged, emitted or deposited in the environment in such volume, constituency or manner as to cause an alteration of the environment”, (National Environmental Act, 1993). The absence of an appropriate solid waste management system in the Anuradhpura sacred area has direct adverse effects on environment and health from polythene and plastics. “The uncontrolled fermentation of garbage creates a food source and habitat for bacterial growth in the same environment, insects, rodents and some bird species proliferate and act as passive vectors in the transmission of some infectious diseases”, (Gerarard Kiely). One of the objectives of this research is to identify the solid waste composition of plastics and polythene collected in the Anuradhapura municipality. Also it is to identify possible sources of waste (polythene/plastic) generation. Further it proposes plastic/polythene (waste) minimization techniques/methods eg: recycling/reuse/reduction. Required data include the information of present waste generations, waste collection methods and the waste management system. They can be gathered from Anuradapura Municipal Council, citizens, and devotees with discussions, direct interviews and questionnaires. Public comments are taken from the people. Data analysis was carried out from the data about the sacred city area. This analysis of data would help to identify whether educating of various communities would be the sufficient way to overcome the existing problem or not. It also gives an indication about whether it is necessary to have a suitable waste management system to minimize the environmental consequences and impact in the city area. This would help to have sustainable development not only in the area considered, but also in other similar areas as well.