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Pen Bin Love (One Pen, One Dream)

One Pen, One Dream: Turning Discarded Pens into a Symbol of Sustainability On World Environment Day, 5th June 2025, the ZeroPlastic Vavuniya Community proudly launched and completed the One Pen, One Dream project, a locally driven initiative under the broader ZeroPlastic National Movement. This thoughtful and timely project tackled a surprisingly overlooked environmental issue: the […]

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Dream Brush – Art Competition

Art Competition “Dream Brush” at Aaysha College Inspires Environmental Awareness On June 5th, Aaysha College, Vavuniya, marked World Environment Day with a vibrant and thought-provoking Art Competition themed “Dream Brush.” The initiative aimed to inspire students to reflect on environmental issues through art, encouraging them to imagine and express a greener, more sustainable future. The

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Mic for Mother Nature

Mic for Mother Nature: Giving a Voice to the Environment “Mic for Mother Nature” was a street awareness project held in the heart of Kandy City, aiming to spark conversations about protecting our environment. Instead of speeches or scripts, we gave everyday people—from students to street workers—a microphone to freely share their thoughts and feelings

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1 Million Pen Refilling Initiative: Launching This Environment Day 2025

Every year, over 100 million pens are discarded in Sri Lanka alone. These pens, made primarily of plastic, contribute significantly to the growing plastic pollution crisis. What’s alarming is that nearly all of them are refillable—yet we continue to throw them away. This Environment Day, the ZeroPlastic Movement, in collaboration with Star Garments, is proud

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ZeroPlastic Club Launched at Sumangala College, Kandy!

ZeroPlastic Club Launched at Sumangala College, Kandy — Empowering the Next Generation of Environmental LeadersWe are proud to announce the official launch of ZeroPlastic – Sumangala College, Kandy — a major step forward in our mission to create a plastic-free Sri Lanka. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era where school students become

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Paws Off Plastic: Webinar Sheds Light on Hidden Dangers to Pets

Paws Off Plastic: Webinar Sheds Light on Hidden Dangers to Pets   The latest installment of the popular Sustain Session webinar series, titled “Sustain Session 3.1: Paws Off Plastic : Protect Our Pets from Plastic,” was successfully conducted online, drawing attention to the often overlooked threat that plastic poses to pet health.   The session,

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World No-Tobacco Day

May 31st is World No-Tobacco Day, a global call to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and to promote healthier lifestyles. Tobacco is one of the leading causes of preventable illness and death, affecting millions worldwide. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of making informed choices for our well-being and

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EcoFrames 2025: A Vision for a Greener Future Through Storytelling

EcoFrames 2025, the highly anticipated short film competition organized by ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya, concluded on a successful note, celebrating creativity, environmental awareness, and student engagement. This year’s competition centered on inspiring university students to produce short films that reflect pressing environmental issues, such as plastic pollution, sustainability, and conservation. By combining the art of

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Check out 10 inspiring project ideas for World Environment Day 2025!

World Environment Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to take action for our planet. Whether you’re part of a community group, school, or organization—or just someone who cares—there’s always something you can do to make a difference.We’ve put together 10 creative and impactful project ideas to help you celebrate and

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