ZeroPlastic Movement

28/09/2026

Proud to see the Impact Center by ZeroPlastic, Sigiriya featured in the ’s World Tourism Day coverage.

We are showing how tourism can protect culture, support local communities, and reduce plastic pollution through real, hands-on experiences.

Thank you to the Sunday Observer for highlighting our work and helping take this message to a wider audience.

The measure of sustainable tourism isn’t simply how many visitors Sri Lanka can attract, but whether the country can still offer the same natural and cultural assets to visitors 10, 20 or 30 years from now while ensuring the communities that protect those assets also benefit from tourism. As Sri L...

28/09/2026

ZeroPlastic CINEC organized its Sub-Trail '26, a walking trail from CINEC Campus to Malabe Bus Stand conducted in alignment with the ZeroPlastic Main Trail 2026. The activity focused on promoting plastic-free practices and responsible waste management among participants and the wider community.

During the trail, participants collected waste along the route, contributing to a cleaner public space between the campus and Malabe Bus Stand. The initiative also encouraged the use of reusable water bottles, reduction of single-use plastics, and more responsible water consumption practices at fast-food outlets.

By combining a community cleanup with practical awareness on everyday plastic reduction, the Sub-Trail reinforced habits that participants can carry into their daily routines. The activity contributed directly to the broader objectives of the ZeroPlastic Movement in addressing plastic pollution at the local level.

Whether on campus or in your community, there are simple ways to reduce plastic waste around you.

Want to get involved or learn more? Start here: https://www.zeroplastic.lk/

25/09/2026

The Zero Plastic NISD Club organized Walk the Talk 2.0 Sub Trail, an environmental awareness project designed to educate participants about the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment, wildlife, and human well-being.

As part of the broader Walk the Talk 2026 campaign, the Sub Trail engaged participants through awareness activities and interactive sessions focused on the impacts of single-use plastics and practical alternatives for everyday use.

Volunteers took on active roles in coordinating and delivering the project, building their capacity for environmental leadership while strengthening community-level participation in sustainability efforts.

By connecting environmental knowledge with hands-on engagement, Walk the Talk 2.0 Sub Trail reinforced a clear message: reducing plastic use starts with informed, everyday choices.

Want to get involved or learn more? Start here: https://www.zeroplastic.lk/

25/09/2026

ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya launched Green Beginnings 2026 on 16th September 2026 at the Faculty of Arts, welcoming 350 university volunteers from the 2024 Batch. The program was designed to promote environmental awareness and encourage practical steps towards reducing plastic usage.

Conducted in Sinhala medium to ensure clear and inclusive communication, the session introduced participants to the objectives and long-term vision of the ZeroPlastic movement. Volunteers engaged with the program's focus on adopting eco-friendly habits and understanding individual responsibility in addressing plastic pollution.

Green Beginnings 2026 provided a structured platform for new university volunteers to connect with the ZeroPlastic mission at the University of Peradeniya. The dedication of the organizing team and active members brought the program together effectively, strengthening the presence of the movement within the university community.

Whether you are at Peradeniya or anywhere else, there is always a way to take part.

Want to get involved or learn more? Start here: https://www.zeroplastic.lk/

24/09/2026

Sub Trail '26, organized by ZeroPlastic volunteers at the Open University, took place on September 19 with the participation of 40 volunteers.

The team carried out an environmental conservation activity, contributing hands-on effort towards reducing waste and supporting a cleaner local environment.

Activities like Sub Trail demonstrate what volunteer-led action can achieve when university communities take responsibility for the spaces around them. Each effort, no matter the scale, adds to a growing culture of environmental care across Sri Lanka's universities.

Want to get involved or learn more? Start here: https://www.zeroplastic.lk/

23/09/2026

Our relaunched website is now live. This relaunch represents the next phase of that journey.

As ZeroPlastic Movement moves beyond Sri Lanka( ) and expands its reach and , the new is being built as a platform to connect people, ideas and opportunities across borders.

It now brings together our work, campaigns, impact, international volunteer opportunities and stories around sustainable travel, while creating a stronger digital gateway for people and organizations around the world to engage with the movement.

This is an important step in taking ZeroPlastic from a national movement to a more global platform for action.

Visit: https://www.zeroplastic.lk/

22/09/2026

ZeroPlastic CINEC Campus organized Ignite Leaders, a leadership development programme designed for first-year university volunteers at CINEC Campus.

The programme brought participants together through a series of interactive activities and team-based challenges, including a ZeroPlastic Awareness Session, Newspaper Tower Challenge, Blind Team Challenge, Critical Thinking Activity, and Group Discussion and Presentation. Each activity focused on building practical skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Through hands-on collaboration and structured group work, participants gained practical experience that strengthens both their personal development and their ability to contribute meaningfully to volunteer-led initiatives.

Programmes like Ignite Leaders reflect the commitment of ZeroPlastic campus clubs to developing capable young leaders who can take on greater responsibility within their communities and beyond.

Want to get involved or learn more? Start here: https://www.zeroplastic.lk/

21/09/2026

Yesterday, the heart of Colombo witnessed a massive environmental walk from Galle Face Green to Viharamahadevi Park, organized by the ZeroPlastic Movement.

Youth representing universities from across Sri Lanka came together with a strong and united call for action on plastic pollution.

The walk highlighted two key policy requests:

• Make Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandatory in Sri Lanka.
• Introduce regulations requiring restaurants and fast-food chains to provide drinking water through dispensers instead of single-use PET bottles.

This was more than an environmental walk. It was a collective call from young people across the country for stronger policies, responsible business practices, and meaningful action to reduce plastic pollution.

The message is clear: Sri Lanka’s youth are ready to stand together and advocate for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

20/09/2026

The ZeroPlastic Movement established a new school club, Green Wares, at Ampara D. S. Senanayaka Vidyalaya on 20 May 2026. The club launch brought together school students for environmental awareness and youth empowerment activities, giving them a structured platform to take part in and lead environmental efforts within their school.

Through the day's activities, students engaged with environmental awareness sessions and explored how they can organize and carry out environmental actions as a team. The newly formed club provides a framework for students to plan, lead and sustain these efforts on their own going forward.

Establishing a school club is a practical step toward long-term, student-led environmental responsibility. With this structure in place, students at D. S. Senanayaka Vidyalaya now have a dedicated space to continue building awareness and taking action on environmental issues in their school community.

The ZeroPlastic Movement welcomes every new school club that brings young people closer to meaningful environmental action.

Want to get involved or learn more? Start here: https://www.zeroplastic.lk/