At the heart of Colombo’s iconic BMICH Book Fair 2025, where thousands gathered to celebrate reading and knowledge, the ZeroPlastic Club of the National Institute of Social Development (NISD) launched a creative initiative — Eco Reads 2025. Its mission was simple yet powerful: to inspire visitors to rethink their daily plastic use and embrace sustainable […]
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In a world where environmental challenges grow every day, change often begins with the courage of one individual — and that’s the spirit behind EarthKeepers 2025, a storytelling series by the ZeroPlastic Community of the University of Peradeniya (UoP). The latest episode, “EarthKeepers 2025 – Episode 3,” shines a spotlight on Ms. Nimali Karunarathne, a
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The journey toward a plastic-free future begins with young minds — and that belief came to life on October 7, 2025, when the ZeroPlastic Vavuniya Community conducted its inspiring school awareness program, “Green Minds: Youth for a ZeroPlastic Future,” at Konakumbugollawa School, Katuwela, in the Medawachchiya, Vavuniya district. Designed for primary school students (Grades 1–5),
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PenBin Love started with a simple idea: collect used pens, refill them, and donate them to underprivileged schools. The goal was to show that even small actions can make a big difference in a world overwhelmed by plastic waste. After the success of the first phase, the ZeroPlastic Community of the Open University of Sri
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On World Cleanup Day 2025, the ZeroPlastic Community of the Open University of Sri Lanka led a successful beach cleanup at Wellawatta Beach, bringing together over 100 passionate volunteers. Participants included students from NISD, Ocean University, Kelaniya University, and the Open University, alongside youth club members and corporate representatives from Alumex (Pvt) Ltd. The initiative
The ZeroPlastic Community of the Open University of Sri Lanka continues to expand its school network with the successful establishment of the Zero Root – ZeroPlastic School Club at Gothami Girls’ College, Kandy, on 29th September 2025. Following a series of discussions with the school administration, the students enthusiastically initiated their own Zero Root Club,
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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,
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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