International Day for Biological Diversity

International Day for Biological Diversity

Dutch Bay
22 May 2026
On the International Day for Biological Diversity, Oceanpick participated in Clean Sri Lanka’s island-wide cleanup initiative. Oceanpick contributed by donating feed bags for second-use deployment as collection bags, now distributed across 200+ sites island-wide in support of community-led waste collection and environmental awareness efforts.

The initiative brought together a wide cross-section of partners including the Sri Lanka Army, MEPA, Sri Lanka Scout Association, Government Officials, Schools, NGOs, and Private Institutes — all working toward protecting the ecosystems we depend on.

Why this matters
to Oceanpick

  • Demonstrates Oceanpick’s active contribution to a national-scale environmental initiative.
  • Reflects a circular economy mindset through responsible second-use of feed bag materials.
  • Aligns with Oceanpick’s broader commitment to biodiversity protection and ecosystem stewardship.

Project
Impact

  • Waste collection across 200+ sites island-wide.
  • Contributed to a nationally coordinated Clean Sri Lanka campaign with diverse multi-stakeholder participation.
  • Raised visibility of Oceanpick’s commitment to biodiversity and marine ecosystem protection.

Key
Activities

  • Donation of 1,200 feed bags for repurposing as community waste collection bags.
  • Participation in Clean Sri Lanka’s island-wide cleanup initiative.
  • Multi-stakeholder awareness outreach across 200+ collection sites.

Alignment to SDG