Sri Lanka's largest youth-led environmental movement, working to cut single-use plastic through education, advocacy, clean-ups and sustainable alternatives.https://www.zeroplastic.lk/en-lkhttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-school-club-established-at-d-s-senanayaka-vidyalaya-in-ampara/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-school-club-established-at-d-s-senanayaka-vidyalaya-in-ampara/The ZeroPlastic Movement established a new ZeroPlastic School Club at Ampara D. S. Senanayaka Vidyalaya on 20 May 2026. The project, titled Green Wares School Club, combined the formal launch of the club with environmental awareness and youth empowerment activities for school students at the institution. The project was organized to provide school students with […]Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:11:43 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-movement-hosts-unlock-level-01-caption-writing-workshop-for-students/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-movement-hosts-unlock-level-01-caption-writing-workshop-for-students/The ZeroPlastic Movement conducted UNLOCK Level 01: Caption Writing, a workshop focused on developing creative and effective caption-writing skills among participants. The session was held as part of the UNLOCK program, a capacity-building initiative within the movement. The workshop was organized to strengthen the ability of ZeroPlastic volunteers to write captions suited for social media […]Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:22:30 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/own-the-grow-project-distributes-mee-plants-to-farmers-in-udaperadeniya/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/own-the-grow-project-distributes-mee-plants-to-farmers-in-udaperadeniya/The ZeroPlastic Movement carried out the “Own the Grow Project” in the Udaperadeniya area, a community-based environmental initiative designed to encourage local farmers to take an active role in planting, growing, and maintaining plants. As part of the project, 50 Mee plants were distributed among farmers in the area, with a focus on developing a […]Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:38:30 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/seeds-of-change-project-brings-tree-planting-initiative-to-kurundankulama-dhamma-school/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/seeds-of-change-project-brings-tree-planting-initiative-to-kurundankulama-dhamma-school/The ZeroPlastic club at Wayamba University organized the project titled “Seeds of Change: Green Roots for a Better Future” at Sri Sumangala Dhamma School in Kurundankulama. The programme combined environmental awareness with hands-on activity by engaging Dhamma school students in learning about environmental conservation and distributing tree saplings as part of the initiative. The project […]Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:36:52 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/coconut-shell-experience-sigiriya-tree-of-life/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/coconut-shell-experience-sigiriya-tree-of-life/US travelers with Aitken Spence joined a coconut shell craft workshop in Sigiriya, learning why the coconut tree is Sri Lanka’s “Tree of Life.”Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:46:36 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/growing-green-little-minds-brings-environmental-education-to-malabe-preschool-children/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/growing-green-little-minds-brings-environmental-education-to-malabe-preschool-children/The ZeroPlastic Movement conducted Growing With You Phase 02: Growing Green Little Minds at Little Scholars Preschool in Malabe as an environmental education and community outreach initiative. The programme was designed to introduce preschool children to the basics of environmental protection, zero-plastic living, and responsible waste management. The project was organized with the aim of […]Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:32:59 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/coconut-shell-workshop-sigiriya-plastic-reduction/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/coconut-shell-workshop-sigiriya-plastic-reduction/Community members from Sigiriya, Dambulla and Habarana joined a coconut shell workshop focused on plastic reduction, reuse and traditional craft skills.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:38:20 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/coconut-shell-workshop-sigiriya-plastic-story/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/coconut-shell-workshop-sigiriya-plastic-story/How a coconut shell crafting workshop in Sigiriya helped a traveler understand Sri Lanka’s plastic problem and its culture of reuse. A Impact Center by ZeroPlastic story.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:18:30 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-colombo-hosts-hasthasara-sustainable-craftsmanship-competition-at-university-of-colombo/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-colombo-hosts-hasthasara-sustainable-craftsmanship-competition-at-university-of-colombo/The Impact Center Avenue of ZeroPlastic Colombo Community, based at the University of Colombo, organized Project හස්තසාර (Hasthasara) in collaboration with the National Crafts Council. The grand finale of the project was held on 01 September 2026 at the University of Colombo premises, bringing together local artisans who had created products using sustainable and eco-friendly […]Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:32:38 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/eco-think-2026-grand-finale-concludes-with-top-3-winners-selected/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/eco-think-2026-grand-finale-concludes-with-top-3-winners-selected/The ZeroPlastic Movement carried out the grand finale of Eco Think 2026, a project that brought together finalist teams to present their research and propose solutions addressing environmental concerns. The project culminated with the top five teams advancing to the final stage, where they showcased their work before an evaluation panel. Eco Think 2026 was […]Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:00:02 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-society-and-kalyani-foundation-launch-cleanup-drive-near-sigiriya-heritage-site/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-society-and-kalyani-foundation-launch-cleanup-drive-near-sigiriya-heritage-site/The ZeroPlastic Society of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka carried out the Kalyani EarthCare cleanup project on August 16, 2026, in the Inamaluwa area of Sigiriya. Organized in partnership with the Kalyani Foundation, the project brought together volunteers for a focused environmental cleanup effort around one of Sri Lanka’s most recognized heritage areas. The project […]Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:43:24 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-peradeniya-launches-horizon-2026-to-promote-sustainability-among-students/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-peradeniya-launches-horizon-2026-to-promote-sustainability-among-students/ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya launched HORIZON 2026, a program aimed at promoting environmental awareness and encouraging practical steps toward reducing plastic usage. The event was held on 21st August 2026 at the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, and was organized by the university’s ZeroPlastic club as part of its ongoing efforts to engage young […]Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:34:45 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-society-of-wayamba-university-launches-generation-sdg-phase-02/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-society-of-wayamba-university-launches-generation-sdg-phase-02/The ZeroPlastic Society of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka organized Generation SDG – Phase 02, a project carried out in collaboration with the Volunteers Academy by ZeroPlastic Movement. The project brought together young individuals and university volunteers to engage with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a structured program of learning and collaborative […]Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:33:30 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-peradeniya-launches-yuthukama-5-0-clean-up-and-awareness-campaign-in-kandy/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-peradeniya-launches-yuthukama-5-0-clean-up-and-awareness-campaign-in-kandy/The ZeroPlastic club of the University of Peradeniya carried out Yuthukama 5.0, the fifth consecutive annual environmental and community service project linked to the Esala Perahera in Kandy. The project took place across two days, with a community cleanup campaign held on 15th August 2026 at the Sri Dalada Maligawa and surrounding areas, followed by […]Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:02:28 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/coastline-quest-gamified-beach-cleanup-mobilizes-100-volunteers-at-moya-beach/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/coastline-quest-gamified-beach-cleanup-mobilizes-100-volunteers-at-moya-beach/The ZeroPlastic NISD Club, operating under the ZeroPlastic Movement, organized “Coastline Quest,” a gamified beach cleanup held on August 22, 2026, at Moya Beach. Sponsored by Aqua Dynamics, the event brought together 100 volunteers who were divided into 20 teams of five to collect and segregate coastal waste along the shoreline. The project was designed […]Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:40:26 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-volunteers-clean-up-athugala-road-in-kurunegala-under-operation-earthcare/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-volunteers-clean-up-athugala-road-in-kurunegala-under-operation-earthcare/The ZeroPlastic Movement organized Operation Earthcare, a road clean-up project carried out along Athugala Road in Kurunegala. The initiative brought together volunteers to remove litter and waste from the roadside and surrounding areas near Athugala, with the aim of improving the cleanliness and appearance of the location. The project was organized as an environmental initiative […]Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:15:49 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-colombo-community-launches-%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%94-2-0-tree-guardian-program-at-bomiriya-central-college/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-colombo-community-launches-%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%94-2-0-tree-guardian-program-at-bomiriya-central-college/The Environmental Sustainability Avenue of ZeroPlastic Colombo Community, University of Colombo, carried out its තුරු 2.0 project on 7 August 2026 at Bomiriya Central College. The initiative centered on distributing tree saplings and encouraging school students to take personal responsibility for nurturing them as a practical step toward environmental awareness. The project was organized to […]Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:44:22 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/green-canvas-collective-connects-eco-friendly-artists-with-sustainable-entrepreneurship-opportunities/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/green-canvas-collective-connects-eco-friendly-artists-with-sustainable-entrepreneurship-opportunities/The ZeroPlastic Movement organized the Green Canvas Collective, an eco-friendly initiative designed to identify and support artists who create products using recycled, upcycled, and sustainable materials. The project brought together creativity and environmental responsibility by providing a dedicated platform for artists working with repurposed materials. The Green Canvas Collective was developed to promote environmentally responsible […]Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:57:37 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-cinec-campus-launches-beat-the-bite-dengue-prevention-cleanup/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-cinec-campus-launches-beat-the-bite-dengue-prevention-cleanup/ZeroPlastic CINEC Campus carried out Beat the Bite – Phase 1, a dengue prevention and environmental cleanup initiative conducted on the CINEC Campus premises. The project brought together ZeroPlastic volunteers and campus cleaning staff to address waste accumulation and reduce potential mosquito breeding sites across the campus grounds. The initiative was organized in response to […]Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:35:58 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-colombo-community-introduces-eco-friendly-habits-to-nursery-children-through-nature-advocates-project/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-colombo-community-introduces-eco-friendly-habits-to-nursery-children-through-nature-advocates-project/The ZeroPlastic Colombo Community of the University of Colombo organized Nature Advocates, an environmental awareness project designed to introduce eco-friendly habits to nursery-aged children. The project was conducted in two phases at Mother’s Pride Nursery and Small Ones Nursery, both located in Homagama. The project aimed to build early awareness of environmental responsibility among young […]Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:50:42 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/green-innings-volunteers-collect-100-kg-of-waste-during-lpl-final-initiative/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/green-innings-volunteers-collect-100-kg-of-waste-during-lpl-final-initiative/The ZeroPlastic Movement carried out the Green Innings project as part of its LPL Final initiative, engaging more than 40 volunteers in a large-scale waste collection effort. The activity was organized to address the waste generated in connection with the LPL Final, with a particular focus on reducing plastic pollution. The project was designed to […]Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:11:05 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/colour-blast-26-holi-festival-unites-over-200-undergraduates-at-university-of-kelaniya/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/colour-blast-26-holi-festival-unites-over-200-undergraduates-at-university-of-kelaniya/The Fundraising Unit of the ZeroPlastic Movement, University of Kelaniya, organized Colour Blast ’26 Holi Festival, an event that brought together more than 200 undergraduates for a Holi-themed celebration. The project combined cultural festivities with efforts to raise awareness about the ZeroPlastic Movement and its sustainability initiatives. The event was organized to promote unity, friendship, […]Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:40:28 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/project-start-at-home-brought-environmental-awareness-directly-into-the-workplace-with-the-zero-plastic-community-of-sabaragamuwa-university-of-sri-lanka-delivering-an-educational-programme-for-the-s/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/project-start-at-home-brought-environmental-awareness-directly-into-the-workplace-with-the-zero-plastic-community-of-sabaragamuwa-university-of-sri-lanka-delivering-an-educational-programme-for-the-s/Project Start at Home brought environmental awareness directly into the workplace, with the Zero Plastic Community of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka delivering a practical programme for staff at Sofia Colombo City Hotel under the theme “Plastic-Free Homes for a Sustainable Future.” The session covered the 5R concept, waste management, sustainable living, and eco-friendly alternatives […]Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:03:20 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-wayamba-hosted-the-greenflix-movie-night-bringing-together-university-volunteers-and-participants-for-an-evening-that-combined-entertainment-with-environmental-awareness-the-event-offer/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-wayamba-hosted-the-greenflix-movie-night-bringing-together-university-volunteers-and-participants-for-an-evening-that-combined-entertainment-with-environmental-awareness-the-event-offer/ZeroPlastic Wayamba hosted the Greenflix Movie Night, bringing together university volunteers and participants for an evening that combined entertainment with environmental awareness. The event offered a movie screening designed to engage attendees in a relaxed, social setting while drawing attention to environmental responsibility and the work of ZeroPlastic Wayamba. It provided an opportunity for participants […]Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:02:13 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/punchi-haritha-sihina-2-0-brought-plastic-awareness-to-young-school-students-through-an-interactive-and-creative-programme-organized-by-zeroplastic-volunteers-the-session-included-a-presentation-on/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/punchi-haritha-sihina-2-0-brought-plastic-awareness-to-young-school-students-through-an-interactive-and-creative-programme-organized-by-zeroplastic-volunteers-the-session-included-a-presentation-on/Punchi Haritha Sihina 2.0 brought plastic awareness to young school students through an interactive and creative programme organized by ZeroPlastic volunteers. The session included a presentation on plastic awareness, followed by a hands-on creative activity using custom worksheets featuring eco-friendly slogans such as “Save our planet.” Volunteers also hosted a storytelling session using visual posters, […]Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:13:04 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/sathkara2026-brought-together-environmental-conservation-and-cultural-heritage-across-two-days-of-volunteer-led-action-during-the-annual-rathnapura-sri-maha-saman-devala-randoli-perahera-on-29th-and/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/sathkara2026-brought-together-environmental-conservation-and-cultural-heritage-across-two-days-of-volunteer-led-action-during-the-annual-rathnapura-sri-maha-saman-devala-randoli-perahera-on-29th-and/SATHKARA’2026 brought environmental care to one of Sri Lanka’s most cherished cultural celebrations. Organized as a two-day initiative on 29th and 30th July 2026, the project took place alongside the annual Rathnapura Sri Maha Saman Devala Randoli Perahera. On the first day, ZeroPlastic volunteers carried out a cleanup campaign, collecting and removing plastic waste from […]Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:39:08 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-club-of-ruhuna-promotes-eco-friendly-alternatives-at-vesak-programme-in-midellawala-temple/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-club-of-ruhuna-promotes-eco-friendly-alternatives-at-vesak-programme-in-midellawala-temple/On 29th May 2026, the ZeroPlastic Club of the University of Ruhuna organised an environmental awareness programme titled හරිත දම්රැස් 2026 at Midellawala Purana Maha Viharaya, combining the spirit of the Vesak season with practical efforts to reduce single-use plastic and polythene among devotees attending religious observances. Exchanging Plastic for Greener Alternatives The programme was […]Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:01:43 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-club-of-university-of-ruhuna-conducts-enviora-2026-virtual-environmental-awareness-programme/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-club-of-university-of-ruhuna-conducts-enviora-2026-virtual-environmental-awareness-programme/ENVIORA 2026, a virtual environmental awareness programme organized by the ZeroPlastic Club of the University of Ruhuna, brought together university volunteers and members of the public for a series of online sessions focused on plastic pollution, sustainable lifestyles, and responsible environmental practices. The programme was delivered through interactive Zoom sessions featuring professionals and sustainability advocates […]Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:57:18 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-club-of-university-of-ruhuna-launches-nexora-bloomx-2026-with-online-session-on-sustainable-entrepreneurship/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-club-of-university-of-ruhuna-launches-nexora-bloomx-2026-with-online-session-on-sustainable-entrepreneurship/On 2 July 2026, the ZeroPlastic Club of the University of Ruhuna launched the first phase of Nexora BloomX 2026, an online awareness session focused on sustainable entrepreneurship and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic products. Organized as part of a two-phase initiative, the session brought together participants from multiple countries to explore how green business ideas […]Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:46:29 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-establishes-new-pen-collection-point-at-university-of-ruhuna-faculty-of-humanities/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-establishes-new-pen-collection-point-at-university-of-ruhuna-faculty-of-humanities/The ZeroPlastic Movement’s Pen Bin Love initiative continued its work at the University of Ruhuna with the launch of Phase 2.1, a programme focused on the proper disposal and collection of used pens at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The phase introduced a new collection point, recognized a volunteer contributor from the previous […]Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:46:22 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-event-and-fellowship-unit-organizes-book-donation-and-learning-program-for-students-in-kelaniya/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-event-and-fellowship-unit-organizes-book-donation-and-learning-program-for-students-in-kelaniya/Project Splendora, a book donation and community engagement initiative organized by the Event and Fellowship Unit of the ZeroPlastic Movement, University of Kelaniya, brought together university volunteers and school students for a day of learning, creative expression, and educational support. The project combined the donation of books to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with a […]Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:32:53 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/ecostalk-brings-cleanup-and-plastic-awareness-program-to-250-students-at-mahinda-rajapaksha-college-matara/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/ecostalk-brings-cleanup-and-plastic-awareness-program-to-250-students-at-mahinda-rajapaksha-college-matara/ZeroPlastic volunteers brought environmental education and hands-on cleanup action to Mahinda Rajapaksha College, Matara, through a project titled EcoStalk. Designed for school students, the initiative combined a campus-wide cleanup campaign with an interactive awareness session on plastic pollution and sustainable alternatives, reaching approximately 250 school students. A Shramadhana Campaign to Clean the School Environment The […]Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:58:17 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/sustera-phase-2-connects-local-sustainable-entrepreneurs-with-the-impact-center-by-zeroplastic/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/sustera-phase-2-connects-local-sustainable-entrepreneurs-with-the-impact-center-by-zeroplastic/SUSTERA Phase 02, organized by the Sustainable Partnership Avenue of the ZeroPlastic Movement, University of Kelaniya, worked to connect local sustainable entrepreneurs with the Impact Center by ZeroPlastic, creating opportunities for eco-friendly businesses to reach wider audiences and offer practical alternatives to plastic-based products. Connecting Sustainable Entrepreneurs with a Wider Market The project introduced sustainable […]Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:12:11 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/siba-zeroplastic-community-organizes-campus-cleanup-and-awareness-campaign-for-cleaner-environment/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/siba-zeroplastic-community-organizes-campus-cleanup-and-awareness-campaign-for-cleaner-environment/The SIBA ZeroPlastic Community organized the Clean & Green Campus Initiative, a community service project that combined environmental awareness with hands-on campus clean-up action. The initiative was designed to promote environmental responsibility among university students by connecting practical waste management activity with broader conversations about plastic pollution and sustainable habits. Awareness and Action on Campus […]Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:39:00 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-ecu-club-introduces-its-mission-and-sustainability-initiatives-at-phase-5-orientation/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-ecu-club-introduces-its-mission-and-sustainability-initiatives-at-phase-5-orientation/The ZeroPlastic ECU Club held its fifth orientation session, introducing university volunteers and prospective members to the club’s environmental mission and the practical steps individuals can take to reduce single-use plastic in daily life. What the Session Covered The orientation, titled Orientation – Phase 5, served a dual purpose. Participants received guidance on the environmental […]Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:05:28 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-club-introduces-its-vision-to-university-of-ruhuna-science-freshers-through-zerowave26-orientation/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-club-introduces-its-vision-to-university-of-ruhuna-science-freshers-through-zerowave26-orientation/On 6 July 2026, the ZeroPlastic Club at the University of Ruhuna held an online orientation session for newly enrolled members of the Faculty of Science as part of its ZeroWave’26 – Phase 2.4 program. The session was designed to introduce new university volunteers to the club’s vision, mission, and ongoing environmental work, and to […]Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:17:47 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-cinec-campus-launches-eco-talk-series-with-awareness-session-and-membership-drive-for-science-faculty-students/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-cinec-campus-launches-eco-talk-series-with-awareness-session-and-membership-drive-for-science-faculty-students/Eco Talk – Series 0.1, an awareness session and membership drive organized by ZeroPlastic CINEC Campus, brought together university volunteers and participants from the Faculty of Science at CINEC Campus to address the growing challenge of plastic pollution and introduce pathways for student involvement in environmental action. Raising Awareness on Plastic Pollution and Sustainable Practices […]Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:17:19 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/little-green-heroes-project-educates-primary-school-children-on-plastic-waste-reduction-and-conservation/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/little-green-heroes-project-educates-primary-school-children-on-plastic-waste-reduction-and-conservation/The Little Green Heroes project brought environmental education directly to primary school children, introducing them to the basics of environmental conservation, plastic waste reduction, and sustainable waste management through a program designed to be both informative and engaging for young learners. Bringing Environmental Learning to the Classroom The project was structured around a series of […]Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:35:43 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-cinec-campus-brings-eco-talks-to-marine-engineering-students-with-awareness-session-and-membership-drive/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-cinec-campus-brings-eco-talks-to-marine-engineering-students-with-awareness-session-and-membership-drive/ZeroPlastic CINEC Campus conducted Eco Talks – Series 0.2, an awareness session and membership drive designed for university volunteers and participants from the Faculty of Marine Engineering at CINEC Campus. The session addressed plastic pollution, its effects on marine ecosystems, and the importance of environmental sustainability. An Awareness Session for Future Marine Engineers The programme […]Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:40:32 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-event-and-fellowship-unit-organizes-italy-irena-climate-toolkit-workshop-with-121-students-at-university-of-kelaniya/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-event-and-fellowship-unit-organizes-italy-irena-climate-toolkit-workshop-with-121-students-at-university-of-kelaniya/The Event and Fellowship Unit of the ZeroPlastic Movement, University of Kelaniya, organized the I ACT Workshop, formally known as the Italy-IRENA Action for Climate Toolkit Workshop, bringing together 121 university volunteers to deepen their understanding of climate change, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy. […]Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:46:16 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/waves-26-awareness-walk-and-beach-cleanup-collects-over-500-kg-of-waste-at-wellawatte-beach/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/waves-26-awareness-walk-and-beach-cleanup-collects-over-500-kg-of-waste-at-wellawatte-beach/On Sunday, 19 July 2026, more than 180 volunteers walked through the streets of Colombo and cleaned a stretch of Wellawatte Beach, collecting over 500 kg of waste and conducting a brand audit to trace the sources of plastic pollution along Sri Lanka’s coastline. The initiative, titled WAVES ’26, was jointly organized by the ZeroPlastic […]Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:36:29 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/students-in-rural-sri-lanka-learn-to-lead-without-plastic/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/students-in-rural-sri-lanka-learn-to-lead-without-plastic/On a quiet morning in the rural outskirts of Badulla district, a group of young students at B/Morahela Maha Vidyalaya gathered in their school hall, not for their usual lessons, but for something they had been buzzing about all week. A team of university volunteers had arrived with bags of supplies, colorful posters, and a […]Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:25:35 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/students-in-matale-learn-to-replace-plastic-with-bamboo-alternatives/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/students-in-matale-learn-to-replace-plastic-with-bamboo-alternatives/Inside a sunlit classroom at St. Thomas’ College in Matale, a group of students passed around a bamboo toothbrush, turning it over in their hands with genuine curiosity. For many of them, it was the first time they had held a tangible alternative to the plastic objects they used every day without a second thought. […]Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:51:58 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/volunteers-unite-to-reclaim-dehiwala-beach-from-plastic-waste/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/volunteers-unite-to-reclaim-dehiwala-beach-from-plastic-waste/The morning sun had barely risen over the Dehiwala coastline when the first volunteers began arriving, plastic bags and gloves in hand, their feet sinking into sand littered with bottle caps, polythene fragments and tangled fishing line. Among them were university students who had never participated in a beach cleanup before, standing shoulder to shoulder […]Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:51:13 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/how-university-students-can-build-a-stronger-professional-presence/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/how-university-students-can-build-a-stronger-professional-presence/On a Sunday afternoon in early May, a group of university students gathered in room Z0725 at the University of Moratuwa, not to discuss polymers or circuit boards, but to confront a question many of them had been quietly carrying: how do I present myself to the world beyond campus? The session, titled ElevateU, unfolded […]Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:51:06 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/new-science-freshers-join-the-fight-against-plastic-pollution/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/new-science-freshers-join-the-fight-against-plastic-pollution/Somewhere behind a laptop screen on a quiet July morning, a first-year science student at the University of Ruhuna typed a question into the chat box: how can I get involved? It was a small moment, easy to miss in the flow of an online session, but it captured exactly what the organizers had hoped […]Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:20:44 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/how-university-students-are-building-career-readiness-before-graduation/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/how-university-students-are-building-career-readiness-before-graduation/Inside lecture hall Z0725 at the University of Moratuwa, a group of students sat forward in their chairs as Dr. Ruchira Wijesena posed a simple but disarming question: what does your professional presence say about you before you ever speak a word? For many in the room, it was the first time anyone had framed […]Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:11:21 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-celebrates-poson-with-an-eco-friendly-dansala-at-pothgul-viharaya-2/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-celebrates-poson-with-an-eco-friendly-dansala-at-pothgul-viharaya-2/On the morning of June 28, 2026, a group of university students knelt along the stone pathways of Pothgul Viharaya, clearing away debris and discarded wrappers from the temple grounds. The Poson Poya season was approaching its peak, and thousands of devotees would soon walk these same paths. The students wanted to make sure that […]Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:42:02 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/eco-treads-connects-with-schools-and-raises-funds-at-b-tex-exhibition/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/eco-treads-connects-with-schools-and-raises-funds-at-b-tex-exhibition/A group of young volunteers stood behind a modest stall lined with handmade bookmarks, jars of mango pickle, and cups of fresh drinks. Around them, the B-TEX Exhibition buzzed with visitors, but their eyes were fixed on the school students and teachers walking through the crowd. Every conversation was a chance to plant a seed […]Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:41:48 GMThttps://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-celebrates-poson-with-an-eco-friendly-dansala-at-pothgul-viharaya/https://www.zeroplastic.lk/zeroplastic-celebrates-poson-with-an-eco-friendly-dansala-at-pothgul-viharaya/Where Faith Meets Environmental Responsibility A group of Dhamma school students sat cross-legged on the cool floor of Pothgul Viharaya, their small hands carefully shaping sustainable materials into a miniature replica of Mihinthalaya. Around them, university volunteers offered gentle instructions, and the children worked with a focus that belied their age. For these young students, […]Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:15:21 GMT