Projects

From Sri Lanka to Japan: SPOGOMI World Cup 2025 Qualifier Concludes at Mt. Lavinia

The sport that turns environmental action into competition took center stage in Sri Lanka. On 2nd August 2025, the Sri Lanka Final Qualifier for the SPOGOMI World Cup 2025 was held at the Mt. Lavinia Sports Ground, bringing together 27 outstanding teams, national and international dignitaries, and committed citizens in a spirited contest to clean […]

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A Day at Kingswood College with #ZeroPlasticUOP

What an inspiring day it was at Kingswood College, Kandy! Our #ZeroPlastic Club from the University of Peradeniya had the privilege of conducting a dynamic #ZeroPlastic awareness session with their enthusiastic students. It’s truly heartening to witness the passion and engagement of young minds who grasp the profound importance of environmental well-being. These students are

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A Mountain of Change: How Communities are Making the Knuckles Range Shine

The majestic Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, is more than just a breathtaking landscape of misty peaks, cascading waterfalls, and unique biodiversity. It’s a testament to what’s possible when communities take ownership of their environment. Recently, we witnessed an incredible example of this collective power, as local communities, in

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Clean sweep

*Clean Sweep 2025 – A Collective Step Toward a Cleaner Tomorrow* On the 8th of July 2025, the *ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka* marked another impactful milestone through its *Clean Sweep* project held at the *Pallekele International Cricket Stadium*, Kandy. This post-match cleanup initiative followed the Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh cricket

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PlanetPixel 2.0 : A Visual Celebration of Environmental Action

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PlanetPixel 2.0: A Visual Celebration of Environmental Action Colombo, Sri Lanka , June 2025: In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, the Zero Plastic Colombo Community successfully concluded its two-phase photography competition, PlanetPixel 2.0, an initiative designed to spotlight environmental issues through the eyes of youth and emerging photographers. The competition saw

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🌿 SPOGOMI World Cup 2025 – North Western Province Qualifier: Empowering Communities for a Greener Tomorrow

Wayamba University successfully hosted the SPOGOMI World Cup 2025 – North-Western Province Qualifier. With the support of the ZeroPlastic National Movement, local authorities, and the community, 21 spirited teams gathered at Santhanapura St. Anne’s Church grounds, not just to compete, but to unite for a cause—cleaning and restoring the environment through teamwork and determination. Within

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Initiating ZeroPlastic Vidyartha College Kandy

*Vidyartha College Joins the Green Mission: Launch of ZeroPlastic School Club* On the 27th of June 2025, Vidyartha College, Kandy, became the latest educational institution to join the nationwide environmental movement as the *ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka* officially launched the *ZeroPlastic School Club* within the school. This meaningful initiative aims

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Pen bin love

*Vidyartha College Joins the Movement: “Pen Bin Love” Project Launched Successfully* On the 27th of June 2025, *Vidyartha College, Kandy*, proudly became a part of the *ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka* by launching the impactful *“Pen Bin Love”* project within its premises. The initiative, aimed at encouraging the responsible disposal of

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Zero root

*Empowering Youth for a Greener Tomorrow: ZeroPlastic Club Initiated at Seethadevi Girls’ College, Kandy* On July 1st, 2025, a significant step toward environmental sustainability was taken as the ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka officially launched the *ZeroPlastic School Club* at Seethadevi Girls’ College, Kandy. This initiative, rooted in the vision of

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Introducing the ZeroPlastic Commitment Standard – the world’s first certification focused solely on refusing and reducing single-use plastics.

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