Exploring the opinion on waste management practices of the clay pottery industries, Sri Lanka

The perceptions of the industry people in the Panduwasnuwara area regarding the implementation of waste management practices in the clay pottery industry and the possible outcomes of integrating the waste management practices are the result of this study. Results were based on 06 depth interviews conducted among industry professionals and findings were organized into a framework of the pottery industry. Using a qualitative approach, data from pottery industry owners who recently adopted waste management practices were collected through face-to-face interviews. The study emphasized the different types of waste including transportation waste, processing wastes and negligence in the clay pottery industry. Furthermore, the research results mainly indicated that waste management practices including reduce, recycle and reusable are already utilized to some extent in the household Panduwasnuwara area. However, the findings also reflected the fact that these current practices have not yet reached their full potential. Finally, the study indicated that the key findings can be utilized not only in the Panduwasnuwara area but also in any other pottery-making areas in Sri Lanka.