Zero Plastic in Nature, Zero Microplastics in Humans
ZeroPlastic Movement is a registered non-profit organization leading national action against plastic pollution. With a network of over 12,000 trained Change Agents, we work at the grassroots level through university chapters, community initiatives, and institutional partnerships.
Our work spans communities, educational institutions, and key sectors, with strong partnerships across the hospitality and tourism industry, enabling practical solutions that reduce plastic use while supporting sustainable alternatives.
By combining behavior change, structured environmental action, and collaboration with public and private stakeholders, ZeroPlastic Movement delivers measurable impact at scale.
We invite partners, institutions, and individuals to explore how we can collaborate to build lasting environmental change.
What We Do
Prevention: Awareness & Education
Raising awareness and educating communities to refuse and reduce plastic use, aiming to minimize pollution and promote sustainable practices.
Assessment: ZeroPlastic Certification
Offering ZeroPlastic Certification in partnership with Control Union, acknowledging businesses committed to reducing plastic pollution and advancing sustainable practices.
Removal: Environmental Protection
Organizing community-driven clean-ups and deploying plastic traps to capture waste in waterways, ensuring a cleaner environment for all.
Reduction: Empowering Alternatives
Supporting industries and innovations that offer sustainable solutions, fostering the development of alternatives to reduce reliance on plastic.
- 11,000 Change Makers
- Over 11,000 activists engaged under ZeroPlastic clubs across the region.
- 2 Million Educated
- Educated more than 2 million individuals on the 6Rs through ZeroPlastic club activities.
- 100,000 Mobilized
- Mobilized over 100,000 individuals for environmental education and clean-up drives.
- 1,000+ Clean-Ups Executed
- Organized and executed over 1,000 clean-up events across the country.
- Record Volunteer Hours
- Achieved the highest number of volunteer hours in Sri Lanka for 2023, recognized by UN Volunteers.
- 250 MT of Plastic Cleared
- Removed over 250 metric tons of plastic waste from waterways and the environment.
- 120+ Plastic Alternative Industries Supported
- Empowered and supported over 120 industries focused on plastic alternatives and inclusive entrepreneurship.
- 350+ Products Published
- Published over 350 plastic alternative products on the ZeroPlastic marketplace, connecting buyers and sellers.
- Canal and River Strainers Developed
- Developed and deployed 8 plastic traps in Colombo and Galle districts to prevent waste from flowing into the ocean.
- ZeroPlastic App Launched
- Introduced the ZeroPlastic App to promote volunteerism among youth and communities, digitizing volunteer hours innovatively.
- Prestigious Awards
- Received numerous local and global awards for commitment to volunteerism and environmental impact.
- Media Features
- Featured in leading media stations for the impactful work executed by our volunteers and partners.
- ZeroPlastic Club Model Established
- Established the ZeroPlastic Club model across universities and some schools, with ongoing expansion for sustainability.
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Fostered public-private partnerships to tackle the plastic problem effectively.
Engage with ZeroPlastic Movement
If you believe in youth-led, accountable environmental action, there are several ways to engage with us.
