Green Minds Youth Club Established at Kuliyapitiya Saranath College by ZeroPlastic Wayamba

The ZeroPlastic Wayamba Movement of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka carried out the Green Minds Youth Club Installation Project at Kuliyapitiya Saranath College. The project focused on raising awareness among school students about plastic pollution and environmental protection, while establishing a new youth club at the school.

The project was organized to introduce the ZeroPlastic Society, its mission, and its activities to the school community. By reaching school students directly, the initiative sought to build awareness of plastic pollution and encourage young people to take an active role in environmental protection.

The project included an awareness session during which school students were introduced to the ZeroPlastic Society and learned about its objectives and ongoing work. Following the session, students who expressed interest were given the opportunity to apply for leadership positions within the new youth club. Interviews were then conducted to identify and select suitable candidates for the club’s committee.

The process concluded with an Annual General Meeting held to officially establish the Green Minds Youth Club at Kuliyapitiya Saranath College. Through the structured selection process, school students were able to engage directly in organizing and decision-making, gaining early exposure to leadership and teamwork within an environmental context.

The project provided school students with a practical introduction to environmental responsibility. Rather than limiting the activity to a single awareness session, the installation process gave participants the chance to step into formal roles and take ownership of environmental efforts within their own school. The formation of a dedicated club offers a channel through which future activities can be organized at the school level.

The establishment of the Green Minds Youth Club at Kuliyapitiya Saranath College represents a meaningful step in the ZeroPlastic Wayamba Movement’s efforts to extend envir…