Zeroplastic Organisation of Sri Lanka held an event to clean several locations of Kurunegala on 17th September 2022 to commemorate World cleanup day 2022.
The event was held from 7.30a.m. to 12.00p.m. at the area around the Ranthaliya guest.100 volunteers participated for this event and they were provided king coconuts, sandwiches and cutlets as refreshments.
The team of volunteers was able to clean the lake round, Athugala area, Bus stand, Main road and several by roads in this time period and were able to collect 100kg of plastics and 110kg of other wastes.
The organizers acknowledged the Municipal Council of Kurunegala and the Police station for the great support given by them to make this endeavour a success. This is a good eye opener for others to enroll in such events and to give their cooperation.
H.M.Dimalsha Harshani Herath
National Institute Of Social Development