LALITPUR: MetLife Nepal and Doko Recyclers inaugurated the revitalized park at the Karyabinayak Temple premises in Bungamati, Lalitpur.
MetLife Nepal initiated the park restoration in November 2023 as part of its local community initiatives. Under the supervision of Doko Recyclers and in collaboration with Lalitpur Metropolitan Ward no 22, the park underwent extensive rehabilitation, including landscaping, installation of new display boards, waste management infrastructure, and toilet maintenance. With the inauguration of the park, MetLife and Doko Recyclers will focus on helping to preserve the new community space for Nepalis to enjoy.
MetLife Nepal’s General Manager Mr. Nirmal Kajee Shrestha said, "As members of the community, we are proud to have been part of the park restoration project at Karyabinayak Temple. Our partnership with Doko Recyclers reflects MetLife’s commitment to promoting sustainable site conservation practices that benefit both people and the environment. We remain dedicated to fostering a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility for generations to come.”
About MetLife Nepal
MetLife has been operating in Nepal since 2001 as a branch of American Life Insurance Company, incorporated in the USA, subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. In Nepal, MetLife provides consumers and businesses with life insurance, accident & health insurance, and employee benefits (group insurance). For more information, visit www.metlife.com.np or call +977 1 5970166.
About Doko Recyclers
Doko Recyclers is a waste management social enterprise spearheading Nepal’s sustainability movement by providing services in the value chain of solid waste, research and survey, awareness and advocacy, policy dialogue with stakeholders since 2017. It has established Nepal’s first Materials Recovery Facility in Kathmandu valley and e-waste facility to manage electrical and electronic waste streams. Doko is a prominent voice promoting sustainability, training clients and communities on sustainable lifestyles and advocating with both local and national governments to enact waste management laws.