Haritha Dhamma Pada 6 Vesak Edition: Buddhist Principles Driving Environmental Action On 30 May 2026 the ZeroPlastic Community of the National Institute of Social Development held Haritha Dhamma Pada 6 Vesak Edition at Lewangama Sri Sadanandarama Purana Tampita Viharaya. The initiative connected Buddhist teachings with practical sustainable living practices to address the growing challenge of […]

ECO VESAK: Vesak Lantern Competition at SIBA Campus The ECO VESAK Vesak Lantern Competition at SIBA Campus showcased environmentally responsible creativity and community engagement. Organized by SIBA Campus in collaboration with SIBA ZeroPlastic, the project engaged Dhamma school children in designing and building Vesak Kudu lanterns using natural, nonplastic materials. All lanterns were displayed on

Green Lens 26: University Photography Contest Highlights Plastic Pollution and Mobilizes Student Voices Green Lens 26, organized by the University of Ruhuna Organizing Committee with judging by the InfoCur Community of the Faculty of Science, convened university students across Sri Lanka to document plastic pollution and broader environmental crises through photography. Launched as an internal

No Plastic Freshers Day Act: Encouraging Sustainable Choices at ECU Sri Lanka The No Plastic Freshers Day Act mobilised new students at ECU Sri Lanka to rethink single use plastics and adopt practical, sustainable alternatives. Led by a group of committed student leaders, the initiative combined awareness sessions with hands on activities that demonstrated how

Project Level Up Phase 01 Empowers Young Leaders in Gampaha On 12 June 2026 the ZeroPlastic Movement at the University of Kelaniya, through its Professional Development Avenue, delivered Project Level Up Phase 01 at Sri Rathnasara Maha Vidyalaya in Polwaththa, Gampaha. The one day program brought together students from Grades 8 to 11 for an

Haritha Daham Pradeepa 2026: Championing Zero Plastic and Sustainable Living On 24 May 2026 the Zero Plastic Society of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka hosted Haritha Daham Pradeepa at Kanadulla Sri Dharmaraja Temple. The event brought together Dhamma school students, temple leaders, and the local community for a day of environmental education, community service, and

Pen Revival: Students Reduce Single Use Plastic at Wayamba University Date: 7 June 2026 Location: Hostel Canteen, Kuliyapitiya, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka The Zero Plastic Club of Wayamba University launched the Pen Revival project to encourage reuse and refill of pens as a simple but effective step toward reducing single use plastic on campus.

Pen Bin Love: Turning Discarded Pens into Environmental and Educational Impact On 12 June, SIBA Campus officially launched Pen Bin Love, a year long campus initiative led by Head of Administration and Finance Madam Mirani with the support of lecturers and volunteers. The inaugural event, held in front of the administration building, introduced a visible

EarthScribe 26: Empowering Youth to Tackle Plastic Pollution EarthScribe 26 brought together school students, volunteers and academic mentors for a focused exploration of plastic pollution and sustainable solutions. Organized by the ZeroPlastic Club of CP Katu Dehideniya M.M.V. with guidance from the ZeroPlastic Club at the University of Peradeniya, the initiative combined environmental education with

Haritha Dam Ras 2026: ZeroPlastic Club Advances a Plastic Free Vesak in Matara The Haritha Dam Ras Environmental Awareness Programme, organized by the ZeroPlastic Club of the University of Ruhuna as part of the Vesak celebrations in Matara, demonstrated a practical model for reducing single use plastic at religious gatherings. The initiative combined community engagement,