The Impact of Industrialization on Environmental Sustainability: A case study in Gampaha district

This study is based on impact of industrialization on environment sustainability in Sri Lanka. Objectives of this research are to identify the impact of industrialization on environment sustainability and to provide recommendations to mitigate the damages. Research questions are how does the industrialization impact on environment? And what are the actions which can be taken to mitigate the impact on environment due to industrialization? The research methodology contains mixed method consisting both qualitative and quantitative approaches and interviews have been conducted by the author in order to collect information and analyze them while raw data was collected in aid of analyzing through quantitative approach. Industrialization has become one of the major concerned issues for the sustainability with the dramatic growth of environmental pollution. Environmental sustainability is crucial when it comes to the survival of living being on the planet we all live in. Environmental sustainability talks about sustainable practices that support long-term economic growth without negatively effects social, environmental, and cultural aspects of the community.