Thought 1.0 – Essence of Volunteering ✨ The Zero Plastic Community of Rajarata University took a significant stride towards environmental consciousness with their Thought 1.0 project, held on March 7th at the Management Auditorium of RUSL. The session focused on the theme “Essence of Volunteering” and featured Dr. Dilani Hettiarachchi, a senior lecturer renowned in […]
The Negombo Lagoon, a vital ecosystem teeming with life, faces a growing threat: pollution. Plastic waste, in particular, chokes the lagoon, harming its delicate balance and the communities that depend on it. But there is a glimmer of hope. The Zero Plastic Colombo community, a passionate group dedicated to tackling plastic pollution, recently organized a
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On the 15th of June 2024, the Zero Plastic Movement of University of Kelaniya launched an eco-friendly competition to celebrate the vesak festival. The main objectives of this competition were to encourage the community to celebrate vesak without the use of plastic and to increase the facebook reach of the Zero Plastic Movement, University of
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Green Biz Spotlights: Empowering Entrepreneurs for a Greener Future The ZeroPlastic Community at The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has recently spearheaded an eco-friendly initiative, demonstrating the university’s unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant ecosystem of environmentally conscious businesses and individuals. Our organization proudly highlights success stories like “Thambapanni” and “Smart Solution,” two eco-entrepreneurs
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Successful Awareness Program on ZeroPlastic Movement and Volunteerism Held at OUSL Kandy Regional Centre On 9th January, The Kandy regional centre of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) hosted a dynamic awareness program aimed at promoting the ZeroPlastic Movement and fostering volunteerism within the community. Organized by the ZeroPlastic Community of OUSL, the event
Say No to Plastic…… A ShortFilm thorough the eyes of youth What environment do you want live? Sure you dont want to live in a environment ruled by plastic. Hope I am right. As the younger generation its our duty to express our contributuion for the mother nature against the war with plastic. To fullfill
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Green Bloom Flourishes: A Triumph for Environmental Sustainability On June 20, 2024, the ZeroPlastic National Movement marked World Environment Day with an ambitious and impactful project titled “Green Bloom.” This initiative, dedicated to planting bamboo plants, aimed to promote environmental sustainability and was spearheaded by project head Dhamika Wijerathna.The project saw the enthusiastic participation of
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Inspiring Sustainability Awareness Program In celebration of Environment Week, Ansell Textiles Lanka Pvt Ltd proudly hosted an impactful awareness program on June 7, 2024, organized by the Zero Plastic Community of the Open University of Sri Lanka. The event emphasized the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Dr. Uthapala Jayawardena, a prominent advocate
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MADU RIVER, SRI LANKA — In a significant environmental effort, Project Aqualoom orchestrated a large-scale cleanup and mangrove reforestation initiative on March 30, 2024, in the Madu River area. This event saw the participation of over 60 volunteers, of undergraduates of the University of Ruhuna, all working together to restore the region’s delicate ecosystem. The
On 03rd March 2024, The Coastal Harmony Phase 1.0 climate action event accomplished its mission, at Mt. Lavinia Beach uniting 90 passionate participants, including 83 dedicated students from the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)! This inspiring event demonstrated the power of community engagement in addressing environmental challenges. The gathering was honored by the presence
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