Green Guardians 2.0 Brings Waste Management Awareness to Bandaranayake College Gampaha

The Waste Management and Recycling Avenue of the ZeroPlastic Movement, University of Kelaniya, organized Project Green Guardians 2.0 on 13 October 2026 at Bandaranayake College, Gampaha. The project was an environmental awareness initiative aimed at educating school students about waste management, recycling, and the environmental consequences of plastic pollution and improper waste disposal.

The initiative was designed to provide school students with practical knowledge about responsible waste handling and to encourage the adoption of environmentally conscious habits. By bringing this programme directly to a school setting, the organizing team sought to reach young people at a stage where awareness and education can shape long-term attitudes toward waste reduction and environmental responsibility.

The central activity of the project was an awareness session conducted by Mr. Indunil Ranwella, a Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Kelaniya. During the session, Mr. Ranwella shared knowledge on waste separation, responsible disposal methods, recycling practices, and the importance of reducing single-use plastics. The session was structured to be informative and accessible for the school audience, focusing on practical steps that students could apply in their daily lives.

The programme brought together 111 attendees, including school students, school representatives, teachers, and ZeroPlastic members, with nine additional volunteers supporting the event. Certificates were distributed to participating school students, and a commemorative token was presented to Mr. Ranwella in appreciation of his contribution as the resource person for the session.

The project provided school students with a clearer understanding of how waste management and plastic reduction relate to broader environmental protection. By engaging young people directly with factual information and practical guidance, Green Guardians 2.0 contributed to building environmental …