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Mind2Act : Turning Awareness into Action for a Safer Future

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ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya successfully carried out Mind2Act, an environmental awareness project focused on reducing plastic use to help prevent floods. The project explained how improper disposal of plastic blocks drainage systems and increases the risk of flooding, while encouraging people to follow responsible and sustainable habits. With the support of MAS Linea Clothing, an […]

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Award Ceremony of the ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka – 2025

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A day to remember The Award Ceremony of the ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka for the year 2025 was concluded successfully on the 23rd of January 2026. The ceremony took place from 2.30PM to 5.00PM in the evening. The ceremony was held at the Health Science Auditorium in the Colombo Regional

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ZERO WASTE JOURNEY

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ZERO WASTE JOURNEY Students Take the Lead in Making Trains Plastic-Free at Ragama Railway Station On 30th January 2026, students from the National Institute of Social Development (NISD) brought their passion for the environment to Ragama Railway Station, leading the ZeroPlastic in Train awareness campaign. Under the guidance of the ZeroPlastic National Movement the initiative

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Youth-Led “Blue Carbon Cleanse” Restores Mangroves and Strengthens Climate Resilience in Negombo

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The “Blue Carbon Cleanse” was a youth-led environmental restoration initiative carried out at the Nara Kadolkale Mangrove Reserve in the Negombo Estuary, one of Sri Lanka’s most significant urban mangrove ecosystems. The project was jointly organized by the Zeroplastic  National Institute of Social Development (NISD) Club and the G17 University Ambassadors Consortium, highlighting the impact

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Haritha Dhamma – Medin Edition Inspires Mindful Environmental Action

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Haritha Dhamma – Medin Edition Inspires Mindful Environmental Action The Haritha Dhamma – Medin Edition, organized by ZeroPlastic – National Institute of Social Development, was successfully held on 1st February 2026 at Liyanagemulla Temple, in alignment with the sacred observance of Nawam Poya Day. This meaningful initiative thoughtfully combined Buddhist teachings with environmental sustainability, emphasizing

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Save the Shores

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Save the Shores: Beach Cleanup The “Save the Shores” project,  organized by Zero Plastic ECU in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of ECU, was a coastal clean-up held on 7th January 2026 at Mount Lavinia Beach from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Volunteers collected waste along the beach while wearing gloves for safety. During the activity,

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Save the Shores

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Save the Shores: Beach Cleanup The “Save the Shores” project,  organized by Zero Plastic ECU in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of ECU, was a coastal clean-up held on 7th January 2026 at Mount Lavinia Beach from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. During the activity, a total of eight bags of waste were gathered, and

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ZeroPlastic | University of Peradeniya | Green Connect 2.1 | Empowering the Next Generation for a Plastic-Free Future

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ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya successfully launched Green Connect 2.1, an inspiring orientation programme designed to welcome and mobilize the latest advocates for environmental sustainability. Held on 16th of February at Faculty of Science, the event served as a powerful introduction to the mission of creating a ZeroPlastic future within the university community and beyond.  

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Legacy of Green Awards ’25: Celebrating Dedication and Leadership The ZeroPlastic CINEC successfully hosted the Legacy of Green Awards ’25 to recognize the dedication and contributions of its volunteers. Awards were presented for Best Project, Best Project Head, Best Volunteer, Best Graphic Designer, and Best Caption Writer, while appreciation certificates and letters were given to all

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From Waste to Wonder: How 11,000 Plastic Caps Became a Symbol of Change at Maradana Railway Station

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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

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