In the fast-paced world of university life, balancing academics with personal and professional growth can be a challenge. Recognizing this, the Event and Fellowship Unit of the ZeroPlastic Movement at the University of Kelaniya took a bold step to support students through “ElevateU: Mastering Interviews and CV Creation” on 27th October 2025. The workshop brought […]

Every day on a university, small habits shape a much bigger impact. One of the most common is the use of polythene bags—picked up, used for a few minutes, and thrown away without much thought. Project Ban the Bag was created to question this routine and show that changing simple habits can lead to powerful

World Children’s Day took on a special meaning at Swarnajothi National School as young students stepped into the spotlight as environmental champions through PenBin Love Junior—the school’s second major initiative under its ZeroPlastic journey. Launched by the Swarnajothi National School ZeroPlastic Club in collaboration with ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya, the project celebrated childhood not just

PenBin Love, the second project organized by ZeroPlastic Kingswood College, unfolded on September 29, 2025, at Kingswood College with the collaborative support of ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya. This meaningful initiative centered on the unique concept introduced by the ZeroPlastic Movement, giving life to a “dead” pen. Instead of letting used pens contribute to plastic waste,

The grounds of Gangarama Temple in Wadduwa became the canvas for a vibrant act of environmental stewardship on November 13, 2025. The ZeroPlastic Colombo Community of the University of Colombo launched its inspiring initiative, “Thuru”, a project whose very name symbolizes trees and the life they bring. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., a group of

Green Guardians, an environmental awareness programme organized by the ZeroPlastic University of Ruhuna Community, brings together the teachings of Buddhism and the principles of sustainability to inspire the next generation of mindful, eco-conscious citizens. Built around the Dhamma school system, the programme transforms traditional learning spaces into hubs of environmental exploration. Instead of simply teaching

This year, the ZeroPlastic Colombo Community took a bold step toward shaping a cleaner, greener future through its flagship initiative, GreenForce. Launched in alignment with the goals of the ZeroPlastic National Movement, GreenForce focuses on establishing ZeroPlastic Clubs in schools across the Colombo district, creating youth-led spaces where students can learn, lead, and take meaningful

The ZeroPlastic Club of the University of Ruhuna launched the special awareness program, “Way To Eco Generation – School Awareness Programme (Phase 03.7)”, at Koramburuwana Maha Vidyalaya on November 7, 2025. The initiative aimed to educate young students on the harmful effects of plastic and polythene and to inspire them to adopt eco-friendly practices in

The historic town of Kadugannawa witnessed a meaningful act of environmental stewardship as the Kadugannawa Railway Station Cleanup Project was successfully completed, organized by the ZeroPlastic SIBA Campus Community. Twenty-five dedicated volunteers came together with a shared mission: to restore cleanliness, uplift community wellbeing, and protect one of the town’s key public spaces. The cleanup