In an inspiring act of creativity and environmental responsibility, a group of passionate ZeroPlastic – University of Kelaniya Club volunteers took on a mission to transform waste into a statement. Their journey began along the railway track stretching from Mt. Lavinia to Maradana, where the volunteers collected more than 11,000 discarded plastic bottle caps. What […]
On a mission to instill environmental consciousness among young learners, ZeroPlastic of University of Peradeniya successfully launched the ZeroPlastic School Club at Swarnajothi National School, Kiribathkubura on 25th August 2025. The installation ceremony, held at 7.30 AM, was a landmark initiative aimed at empowering school children to embrace sustainability and lead eco-friendly practices in their
Kandy Leads the Way: ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka Drives Environmental Awareness The ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka continues to make an impactful contribution to the nation’s sustainability journey through its latest awareness program, “Plastic, Polythene, and Their Impact,” successfully held on October 21st at the Kandy
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ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya Inspires the Next Generation of Leaders The University of Peradeniya came alive with energy and purpose as ZeroPlastic successfully hosted the “Know the Way: Own the Way” orientation program for the newly enrolled 23 batch students of the Faculty of Arts at the Arts Theater. Organized under the Membership Development Avenue,
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Microplastics, once seen as an unseen environmental problem, have become a clear reality in our lives. These tiny particles, less than five millimeters long, are found in the air we breathe, in rivers and oceans, and in plants and animals. Recent studies have alarmingly confirmed their presence in human blood, brains, and even reproductive organs.
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ZeroPlastic Rajarata’s Sustain Session 3.4 Unites 175 Participants in Drive Toward a Zero-Waste Future In a powerful stride toward fostering sustainability and environmental consciousness, the ZeroPlastic Rajarata team hosted Sustain Session 3.4: Zero Waste, Infinite Possibilities as a national-level online webinar. The event drew the participation of more than 175 individuals from across Sri Lanka,
The ZeroPlastic Community of the Open University of Sri Lanka proudly marked another milestone in its journey towards sustainability with the establishment of the “Zero Root” ZeroPlastic School Club at Gothami Girls’ College, Kandy. Following a series of discussions with the school administration, the students expressed great enthusiasm to be part of the movement and
Every big change begins with a small step and sometimes, that step can be as simple as teaching a child how to handle small responsibly. The Waste2Wow project, conducted by the Waste Management and Recycling Avenue under the ZeroPlastic Movement of University of Kelaniya, is a shining example of how small beginnings can create a
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On September 20, 2025, the ZeroPlastic NDT Club organized a successful Beach Cleanup at Wadduwa to celebrate World Cleanup Day 2025. The event brought together 124 enthusiastic volunteers, including students, staff, and community members, who joined hands to restore the beauty of the coastal environment. Participants collected and sorted large amounts of plastic waste and
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PenBin Love Reaches Gothami Girls’ College, Kandy The ZeroPlastic Community of the Open University of Sri Lanka proudly expanded its PenBin Love Project to Gothami Girls’ College, Kandy, during the official initiation of the school’s Zero Root ZeroPlastic Club on 29th September 2025. As part of this initiative, a PenBin Love collection bin was donated
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