Did you know that Sri Lanka discards over 100 million pens every year? Pens are often overlooked as a major contributor to plastic waste, yet they are one of the easiest items to refill and reuse indefinitely. PEN BIN Love is a nationwide initiative to eliminate plastic pollution caused by disposable pens. We have partnered with Pen Mochariya, a […]
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Today (Oct 1st), we celebrate the extraordinary creatures that have captured our hearts and imaginations for centuries – the enigmatic raccoons. With their masked faces, dexterous paws, and mischievous antics, these nocturnal bandits have become beloved symbols of the wild. From their playful antics in our gardens to their intelligence and adaptability in urban environments,
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Red Pandas 🐼❤ Nature’s Adorable Ambassadors September 21st marks International Red Panda Day, a global celebration of these unique and endangered creatures. Native to the mountainous regions of the Himalayas and southwestern China, red pandas are often mistaken for raccoons due to their similar appearance. However, they are more closely related to bears and have
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World Rhino Day 🦏🍃 September 22nd marks World Rhino Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of these majestic creatures. Despite their imposing size, rhinos are facing an existential threat due to rampant poaching for their horns. These horns, falsely believed to possess medicinal properties, have driven these gentle giants to
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World Environmental Health Day World Environmental Health Day is celebrated annually on September 26th. This day was established by the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) to raise global awareness about the crucial role of environmental health in protecting public health and well-being. It is a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about the critical
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Eco Flow ’24, was successfully completed on the 8th of September 2024 at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya premises; renowned for its rich cultural and historical significance, Kelaniya Temple served the perfect backdrop for a successful event. The project was a collaborative project conducted by the ZeroPlastic Unit of CINEC Campus and the Leo Club
Yuthukama 3.2; The Green Dansala As part of the “Yuthukama 3.0” campaign, the Zero Plastic University of Peradeniya took their commitment to sustainability a step further by organizing a “Green Dansala” on August 10, 2024. This initiative aimed to provide food and beverages to devotees in an environmentally responsible manner, minimizing the impact on the
Yuthukama 3.3- The Green Walk – Marching Toward a Sustainable Future The final phase of the “Yuthukama 3.0” campaign was the “Green Walk,” a powerful display of environmental advocacy held on August 10, 2024, coinciding with the first Kumbal Perahera procession in Kandy. This event, organized by the Zero Plastic University of Peradeniya, aimed to
The project named “Green Canopy” was held on the 1st of May, 2024, at the Mahaweli riverbank near the Sarasavi Girls’ Hostel of the University of Peradeniya. It was organized by the ZeroPlastic University of Peradeniya, focusing on the protection of the university’s biodiversity, in collaboration with the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and the
Yuthukama 3.1 ; Cleaning the Sacred Premises of Temple of the Tooth The Zero Plastic University of Peradeniya, recently took a significant step toward environmental sustainability by launching the first phase of their “Yuthukama 3.0” campaign. The initiative, which seeks to promote a Green Esala Perahera Season, began with a cleanup drive at the Temple
