Zero Plastic in Nature, Zero Microplastics in Humans
At ZeroPlastic Movement, a mission to inspire a shift in behavior is embraced, aiming to significantly reduce plastic pollution while fostering a market for locally produced plastic alternatives.
Focus is anchored on three primary objectives:
– Social behavior change (SBC) for the Zero Plastic 4Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is promoted.
– The use of sustainable plastic alternatives is encouraged.
– The ZeroPlastic Club network is expanded and empowered globally.
ZeroPlastic Movement is recognized as a dynamic environmental organization, supported by over 11,000 dedicated volunteers. Collaboration with government entities, corporations, INGOs, and CSOs is established to magnify the impact. A future free from plastic pollution and single-use plastics is envisioned.
The Zero Plastic Movement is also backed by its own Zero Plastic Club network, which consists of societies established in universities and is now expanding across the region.
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.
Objectives
1. Expand Reach and Impact
Objective: Increase the number of ZeroPlastic clubs, partnerships, and international collaborations to extend our influence and drive global change.
Objective: Establish ZeroPlastic clubs outside Sri Lanka to promote global participation.
2. Innovate and Lead in Plastic Alternatives
Objective: Promote the development and adoption of sustainable plastic alternative products across industries and communities.
Objective: Advocate for policies that support the use of sustainable alternatives and phase out single-use plastics.
- 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.
Blog
Igniting Sustainability with AlterEco 3.0 – Phase 01
Collaborations & Partners
VOLUNTEERS
UNIVERSITIES
DISTRICT CLUB
HAPPY PARTNERS
Why Volunteer For Us?
Become Volunteers
Zeroplastic volunteers are the perfect place for young minded people with love for nature, with innovative solutions for plastic crisis , who dream of an eco-friendly, plastic-free future and this is best place to show case your ideas , skills.
At this moment zeroplastic have volunteers from government and non government who work for achieve the objectives. You just might be we are looking for and this will be paving new pathways for you.
Benefits of volunteering
Benefits you receive, – Be a Volunteer to heal mother earth – Valuable volunteer certificate – internship opportunities for Students – platform to showcase your talents – opportunities to become Leader – Network with all government universities and District Clubs – Free chance to attend to webinars for self growth
