In a world overwhelmed by plastic waste, even the smallest effort can create lasting change. The Pen Bin Love Project, led by the Zeroplastic Community of the Open University of Sri Lanka, proves that something as simple as an empty ballpoint pen can carry the power to educate, inspire, and protect our environment. A Simple […]
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SPOGOMI Northern & Eastern Provinces Qualifier 2025: Championing Environmental Action Through Sport On 21st June 2025, the University of Vavuniya playground became the stage for a groundbreaking environmental event the SPOGOMI Northern & Eastern Provinces Qualifier, organized by ZeroPlastic Vavuniya and proudly supported by the ZeroPlastic Movement as the main sponsor. This high-energy environmental cleanup
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📍 Horana | June 30, 2025 | 9.00 AM – 12.00 PM✍️ By ZeroPlastic Colombo Community At ZeroPlastic Colombo Community, we believe that true change begins not just with systems, but with mindsets and the best time to plant the seeds of sustainability is in early childhood. That belief inspired Earth Advocates, an initiative designed
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Most people see trash picking as a chore. But what if we told you it’s now a global sport? Welcome to SPOGOMI – the Sport of Garbage Collection. Born in Japan, this unique competition combines environmental action with athletic spirit. Over 30 countries are participating in the SPOGOMI World Cup, turning litter picking into a
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We are excited to announce that the ZeroPlastic Movement has officially established a new school club at Seethadevi Girls’ College, Kandy! This marks another important milestone in our journey to reduce single-use plastic in Sri Lanka and promote sustainability through youth leadership. At ZeroPlastic, we believe that meaningful change begins at the grassroots level —
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Last week, the quiet town of Vavuniya, once a symbol of Sri Lanka’s civil unrest, witnessed something extraordinary — not a protest, not a commemoration, but a celebration of unity, purpose, and environmental action. The SPOGOMI World Cup 2025 Qualifier for the Northern and Eastern Provinces was successfully held under the leadership of the ZeroPlastic
In a world where sustainability often feels like a luxury reserved for urban centers, stories like these remind us that true environmental change can and does grow from the grassroots. The latest ZeroPlastic Club installation at Mihinthale Maha Vidyalaya stands as a powerful symbol of this truth. Despite the challenges faced by rural schools —
Every July, millions of people across the globe take a step toward reducing their use of single-use plastics. Plastic Free July has grown into more than a campaign — it is a moment of reflection and a powerful reminder that everyday actions shape our collective future. This year, while many companies are preparing for cleanups
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On May 20, 2025, the energy of Project S.E.E.D – Student Engaging Environmental Development came to life at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya. Organized by the ZeroPlastic Society with the support of SLASSCOM, the awareness session aimed to inspire environmental responsibility among youth. Around 400 enthusiastic school students took part in the event,
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In order to give society, the responsibility to protect the environment, the ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya organized a special eco-friendly program named “Trash2Tidy” on 22nd of June 2025. The main objectives of this program were to install garbage bins on both sides of the Kandy – Gampola main road near Faculty of Engineering and clean
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