Three traditional Sri Lankan industries — wood carving, wood drawing, and brass work — share a common thread. They rely on the hands of skilled artisans who have inherited techniques passed down through generations. Yet many of these craftspeople operate in relative obscurity, their workshops tucked away in small towns, their customer base limited to
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ZeroPlastic Colombo launched the Pen Bin Love programme at Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda on 12 June 2026, mobilising schoolchildren to confront a rising tide of plastic pen waste. The event ran from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and was organised by the ZeroPlastic Colombo Community. More than 100 school children attended, supported by 7 community members
On June 18, 2026, at St Josephs Girls School, Nugegoda, four volunteers from the ZeroPlastic Colombo Community led an awareness session that engaged more than 50 students and resulted in the official launch of a school based ZeroPlastic Community and the appointment of a student Board of Directors. The session opened with a clear statement
Project YAJNA: University of Peradeniya and Community Unite for a Cleaner, More Sustainable Kandy On 1 April 2026 Project YAJNA brought together a large student contingent and local residents for an intensive awareness and cleanup effort at Kattukalai Pillayar Kovil in Kandy. The initiative mobilized 182 volunteers from the University of Peradeniya for an awareness
Haritha Dhamma Pada connected Buddhist teachings to urgent environmental action in a community programme organized by the ZeroPlastic community, urging students to cut single-use plastics. Location: not specified in project summaryOrganiser: ZeroPlastic communityParticipants: students and community membersPartners: not specified Participants gained a better understanding of reducing plastic usage, protecting the environment, and practicing moral values
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On 20 June 2026 residents of Mawella Village, representatives of the Prajava Gama Foundation and volunteers from the ZeroPlastic University of Ruhuna Club carried out a coordinated community cleanup and waste segregation drive that cleared public spaces and roadside areas. Community teams cleared the village, installed segregation bins and ran an awareness session to keep
Eco Spark brought environmental awareness and youth leadership training to Sri Dhammarakkitha Dhamma School on June 21, led by ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya and supported by a Resource Person, a University Lecturer. Leadership begins with responsibility and positive action. The daylong initiative combined practical guidance with a clear call to action. Students learned how plastic
Mawella Village hosted Haritha Piyasariya Phase 02 on 20 June 2026, organised by the ZeroPlastic University of Ruhuna Club with support from the Prajava Gama Foundation established by Halcyon Mawella Boutique Hotel. The programme was held after organisers responded to complaints from foreign visitors about the smell from burning plastic and a local need for
New students at the Faculty of Technology at the University of Ruhuna were welcomed into a call for action on plastic reduction at an orientation organised by the ZeroPlastic Club. The event introduced the club, its vision and current initiatives and urged students to adopt plastic free practices throughout their university journey. The ZeroPlastic Club
Volunteers from ZeroPlastic CINEC Campus, working with Sisili Hanaro EnCare (Pvt) Ltd., removed plastic bottles, polythene bags, wrappers and other plastic waste along Chandrika Kumarathunga Road, Malabe in a focused cleanup to reduce plastic pollution and promote proper waste management. Members and volunteers collected the waste and handed it over to Sisili Hanaro EnCare (Pvt)
