In June 2024, the ZeroPlastic Community at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL), in collaboration with the ZeroPlastic National Movement and with the generous sponsorship of the LSEG Foundation, embarked on an ambitious bamboo tree planting initiative aptly named “The Bamboo Bloom.” This transformative project aimed to establish a network of thriving bamboo forests across […]
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On March 25th, 2024, marine enthusiasts and environmental advocates convened virtually via Zoom for the impactful “Sustain Session 2.0 – Blue Wave: A Plastic-Free Future”. Organized by the Zero Plastic – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and led by Mr. Isuru Dapsara Kularathna, University Coordinator of the Zero Plastic National Movement, the event galvanized attendees
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Sri Lanka, March 27, 2024 – In a significant stride towards environmental sustainability, ZeroPlastic NISD Community successfully conducted the Green Start Orientation program. This initiative, aimed at introducing new members to the ZeroPlastic movement, showcased the community’s unwavering commitment to reducing plastic waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. The Green Start Orientation, held at the NISD
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Poson festival can be identified as an important religious festival celebrated with festivity by Sri Lankans. Mahinda thero’s introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka is the reason for it’s uniqueness. Taking it as the main point, various kind of sacrifices and celebrations have been going on in Sri Lanka for 2500 years till now. For
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In a compelling effort to bridge art and environmental consciousness, the ZeroPlastc NISD Community recently hosted the “Siyane Siththara Warnabhisheka” art exhibition. This initiative aimed to highlight the urgent need for sustainable living through the expressive power of art. The event, held at the new building of NISD, brought together artists, students, and environmental enthusiasts
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Bamboo, renowned for its rapid growth and numerous ecological benefits, serves as a sustainable alternative to traditional timber resources. By planting bamboo, the project aims to mitigate carbon emissions, improve soil quality, and provide a renewable resource requiring minimal water and no chemical inputs for cultivation. The primary goal of the Bamboo Bloom Project is
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The project was conducted on 17th February 2024, from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm in Kumbichchamkulama lake. There were over 60 participants from the zeroplastic Rajarata community and about 20 participants from Anuradhapura Municipal Council including public health officer, public health inspectors, labourers and other officers. It was done in two parts,an awareness programme and
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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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