The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has stepped up its community outreach with an interactive program held yesterday at Kudakudhinge Bageecha, aiming to instill environmental awareness among children from an early age.
The activity focused on the principles of waste reduction and reuse, underscoring their importance in building a sustainable waste management system in the Maldives. Through hands-on learning and engaging sessions, children were introduced to simple but effective practices that contribute to a cleaner environment.
WAMCO emphasized that shaping young minds with eco-conscious values is essential to ensuring long-term behavioral change in society. By creating awareness at an early stage, the corporation hopes to foster a new generation that actively supports national goals on sustainability and environmental protection.
This initiative reflects WAMCO’s broader strategy of integrating public education into waste management reforms, complementing its operational programs across Greater Malé and the atolls. With rising waste volumes linked to urban growth and tourism, the company has repeatedly highlighted that community cooperation — particularly in waste segregation and reduction — is critical to the success of national waste management plans.
Environmental experts stress that early education on sustainable practices can have far-reaching economic and social benefits, including reduced landfill pressure, cost savings in waste processing, and improved public health outcomes.
By aligning such community initiatives with national development priorities, WAMCO continues to position itself as not just a service provider but also a key advocate for environmental stewardship in the Maldives.
