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  • Case study on usage of polythene bags in super markets of Colombo metropolitan and finding an alternative 
    Athukorala, U.K.; Gamagedara, D.; Gayangani, E.M.; Chrishanthan, J.E.; Bandara, W.A.R.T.W. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Polyethylene bags since their emergence in the 1940s, is an incredibly useful, highly convenient, strong and inexpensive, to both customers and businesses as a reliable way to deliver goods from the store to home. According ...
  • Comparison of Soil properties in three selected sites within the premises of University of Kelaniya, Dalugama, Sri Lanka 
    Dissanayaka, D.M.C.P.; Dissanayaka, C.T.M.; Weerathunga, D.M.; Wijesekara, N.T.A.; Perera, G.L.D.N.; Abeykoon, H.L.S.N.; Ranasingha, B.M.C.J.; Kanagasabai, S. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The soil physical and chemical properties largely determine the plant growth and it is a determinant of the composition of faunal communities. The objective of this study was to compare the soil physical and chemical ...
  • Customer preference on an eco-friendly alternative for polythene grocery bag 
    Gamagedara, D.; Athukorala, U.K.; Gayangani, E.M.; Chrishanthan, J.E.; Bandara, W.A.R.T.W. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Polythene have become increasingly popular for industrial and consumer uses because of their flexibility and cost effectiveness. Most of the items in the supermarkets are packed using some kind of polythene packaging ...
  • Determination of construction vibration & noise effect extent 
    Meegaswatte, D. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    With the Global Village concept contemporary mankind started to share technology, knowledge, strategies etc. among the nations. As a result of exposing to such innovative atmosphere people started to seek competitive ...
  • Developing a rapid composting machinery system using Berkeley method 
    Handapangoda, H.M.A.K. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Municipal solid waste generation and management in most cities especially in developing countries have emerged as one of the stubborn environmental problems at present. This scenario could be attributed to low level of ...
  • E-Waste management in selected institutions in Colombo and Gampaha Districts 
    Athukorala, S.M.W.; Handapangoda, H.M.A.K.; Yatawara, M.D.M.D.W.M.M.K. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the most rapidly growing environmental problems in the world including Sri Lanka. This preliminary study was carried out to identify the attempts of e-waste management ...
  • Effect of ammonia inhibition on anaerobic conversion process of pig manure 
    Sandani, W.A.P.; Amarasekara, D.A.T.; Kodithuwakku, D.S.; Rathnasiria, P.G. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Anaerobic digestion process inhibits due to the presence of ammonia, sulfide, light metal ions (Na, K, Mg, Ca, and Al), heavy metals, and some organics (cholorophenols halogenated aliphatic, N-substituted aromatic, long ...
  • Evaluating suitable environmental conditions for seed germination of invasive Mimosa pigra; case of Mahaweli River Basin 
    Geekiyanage, G.K.; Geethanjalee, P.H.K.; Gunadasa, D.M.N.H.; Inshaf, I.M.; Bandara, W.A.R.T.W. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Mimosa pigra is listed as one of the 100 “World’s Worst” invasive species and it has been accidentally introduced to Sri Lanka. At present, it has been naturalised in certain parts of the country and causes a massive threat ...
  • Evaluating the most appropriate control method of Mimosa pigra; case of Mahaweli River Basin 
    Geekiyanage, G.K.; Geethanjalee, P.H.K.; Gunadasa, D.M.N.H.; Inshaf, I.M.; Bandara, W.A.R.T.W. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Mimosa pigra can be identified as on the worst invasive species and it can be found in certain parts on wet and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka. It can be grown at any elevation and found in low, up and mid country of Sri ...
  • Green Belt concept of South Korea: A lesson for urban environmental management in South Asian Developing Countries (SADC) 
    Perera, A. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    There are many urban environmental problems in South Asian Developing Countries. This research will discuss some of those issues and challenges of South Asian Developing Countries which are related to their urban environment ...
  • Impact of invasion of Cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica) on the physical and chemical properties of soil 
    Bandara, M.S.P.M.; Dilshara, R.M.P.; Gunarathne, D.K.O.B.; Senevirathne, H.; Udayanthika, S.K.I.; Kumari, C. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica) is an invasive species found in many parts of Sri Lanka. This species is among the top ten worst weeds in the world. Cogon grass is found on road sides, mining sites, abandoned plantations ...
  • Invasive potential of exotic ornamental fish species in Sri Lanka 
    Piyathissa, M.G.M.U.; Ranasinghe, S.D.A.E.; Ranasinghe, Y.G.; Rathnayaka, R.M.K.H.; Epa, U.P.K. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The accidental releases of fish species from ornamental fish industry have become one of the top five pathways for the introduction of invasive species in the world. These accidental releases of species in to new environments ...
  • Moisture reduction in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) by parabolic solar dish method 
    Heshani, A.L.S.; Abeysinghe, A.M.M.S.M.; Handapangoda, H.M.A.K. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    The moisture content of MSW in tropical countries is higher when compared with temperate countries due to the climate (hot and humid weather with abundant rainfalls), compositions and types of waste generated. The moisture ...
  • Patterns and perceptions of wildlife crop raiding in and around the Kaludiyapokuna Forest Reserve in the dry zone of Sri Lanka 
    Perera, M.; Vandercone, R. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Expanding human population and rapid conversion of natural habitat to agricultural land has led to greater proximity between humans and wildlife. Crop-raiding is an outcome of both natural resources becoming less accessible ...
  • Preliminary study on carrion frequenting blowflies (Calliphoridae) in three localities in Sri Lanka and their response to formalin treatment 
    Athapaththu, A.M.G.K.; Amarasinghe, L.D.; Weerathunga, W.A.M.T. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    It is a known fact that formalin is unwarrantedly used to keep harvested fish longer in fresh condition. In this experiment, it was considered how it affects the natural population of blowflies by adding different ...
  • Preliminary survey of insect pollinators in the premises of University of Kelaniya 
    Madduma, M.D.R.; Ramanayaka, A.R.D.D.; Jayasundara, S.M.J.C.K.; Amarasinghe, L.D. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    A study was carried out to identify species of insect pollinators and to determine their percentage occurrence in university premises. These findings can be used to assist with the aims of green university concept by ...
  • Sustainable usage of solar energy through solar panel systems and implementation of an energy saving method in University of Kelaniya 
    Weerasooriya, P.N.; Devinda, D.D.D.D.; Vinujah, M. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Sun’s energy is one of the renewable energy sources that falls on earth surface and solar energy can be used as an alternative to electricity produced by burning fossil fuel. This case study was carried out to analyze the ...
  • Water audit in Yakkaduwa Pangnasara boy’s hostel, University of Kelaniya 
    Mudannayaka, M.M.M.K.; Pathum, B.A.V.J.; Mathithipan, S.; Jeyasri, N.; Weerasinghe, V.P.A. (Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)
    Water audit is a systematic approach of identifying, measuring, monitoring and reducing the water consumption by various activities in a building/institution/industry. This water audit was done for the Yakkaduwa Pangnasara ...

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