In a world increasingly shaped by conscious consumption, water is no longer just a necessity, it is a story of origin, responsibility, and impact. As Sri Lanka’s first natural mineral water, Olu Tropical Water is rooted in a simple belief: what we take from nature must be protected at its source.

This World Water Day, the focus turns to the ecosystems that make pure water possible and why their survival matters to us all.

The Hidden Origins of Water

High above Sri Lanka’s central highlands lies one of nature’s most extraordinary ecosystems – a cloud forest. Unlike typical forests, cloud forests exist at elevations where mist and clouds settle at canopy level, creating a constant cycle of moisture.

These forests act as natural water towers, capturing rainfall and filtering it slowly through layers of soil and rock. This natural filtration process enriches the water with essential minerals like calcium and magnesium, while maintaining its purity.

It is here that Olu’s water begins untouched, mineral-rich, and shaped by time.

Despite their importance, these ecosystems remain fragile and increasingly vulnerable to climate change and human activity.

Protecting What We Take: Stewardship

To take from nature is a privilege. To protect it is a responsibility we carry every day.

Cloud forests are not only vital for water, they are also biodiversity hotspots, home to endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. In Sri Lanka, these ecosystems support delicate wildlife corridors, enabling species to move, survive, and thrive.

Protecting these habitats ensures that water sources remain resilient and ecosystems stay balanced.

This responsibility is even more urgent in the face of global challenges. Studies estimate that over 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the oceans annually, breaking down into microplastics that infiltrate marine life and eventually, human systems.

Protecting water, therefore, goes beyond conservation; it is about safeguarding the entire ecological chain.

Extending the Impact: Purpose Beyond Product

Olu’s responsibility does not end at the bottle it extends into the world it belongs to. The brand’s evolution reflects this ethos.

From its early use of PET packaging to its transition to glass in 2019, Olu made a conscious shift to reduce long-term environmental impact, despite higher costs. This decision alone has prevented significant plastic waste from entering the ecosystem.

Beyond packaging, initiatives like the Leopard Edition developed in collaboration with wildlife conservation partners highlight the importance of protecting Sri Lanka’s biodiversity.

Efforts to preserve wildlife corridors further reinforce the understanding that water, wildlife, and forests are deeply interconnected.

Sustainability, in this context, is not a standalone effort. It is a shared responsibility between brands, communities, and consumers.

Because protecting water is ultimately about protecting life itself.

About Us

Olu Tropical Water is the flagship brand of Liquid Island Pvt. Ltd. Founded in 2021, the company is a beverage company with a portfolio of reputed and trusted product lines, including Pelican Island mixers, Fever-Tree Indian tonic water, and Monin flavored syrups.

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In a revolutionary step towards sustainable manufacturing, reducing plastic pollution and creating local jobs,, Britol and the  Antler Group of Companies  partnered with GP Certified to integrate certified recycled plastics into large scale production of their products.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in the plastics and recycling industry. Most brands in Sri Lanka use virgin plastics to produce their plastic packaging – everything from a shampoo to a toilet bowl cleaner is packaged in a bottle made with plastic that is imported, used once and discarded. Marking an impactful departure from business as usual, the Antler Group of Companies now uses safe, ethically produced and cost-effective GP Certified recycled plastics to replace up to 40% of the imported virgin with locally recycled plastics in some of their Britol range of products. .

Speaking on the milestone, Ms Ashani Jayasinghe, the Chairman at Antler Group of Companies stated that “For over 4 decades, sustainability has guided Antler’s journey, shaping how we innovate, manufacture and lead. Through the GP Certified programme, Antler and Island Climate Initiative is setting new standards. A standard that enables manufacturers, partners and communities, to take part in a circular environmentally responsible system.”

Echoing this sentiment, Mr. Chaminda Rajapakse, Managing Director of GP Certified, expressed: “This partnership with Antler represents a critical step in mainstreaming certified recycled plastics within the FMCG sector. This milestone directly supports the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Sri Lanka by providing FMCG companies with a credible, local compliance pathway. GP Certified enables brands like Britol to meet EPR obligations through verified recycled content, traceability, and accountable downstream processing, reducing reliance on offsets or non-circular disposal. By linking compliant producers with certified recyclers, GP Certification helps translate EPR from a regulatory requirement into a practical, scalable market mechanism that strengthens domestic recycling and closes the loop.”

This collaboration underscores the shared vision of GP Certified and Antler to drive the circular economy forward, inspiring industries to embrace certified recycled materials as the new norm.

This initiative was supported by the PLEASE project which was funded by the World Bank and implemented by the South Asia Co-operative Environment Program (SACEP).

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