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 social enterprise specializing in pen refilling, to collect, refill, and return used pens at a 50% reduced cost—or donate them to schools in need.
How It Works
This initiative is open to all corporates, organizations, and individuals who want to make a difference. Participation is simple, free, and impactful!
Step 1: Set Up a Pen Collection Box
- Take any cardboard box and label it with a PEN BIN Love sign (A4-sized printed sheet).
- Cut a small hole on the side for pen disposal.
- Place the box in a common area such as a lobby, pantry, or office entrance.
- Optionally, display an X-banner featuring Zero Plastic branding for better visibility.
Step 2: Encourage Employees to Participate
- Ask employees to drop their used pens into the box.
- To make it engaging, each participant can write the name and number of a person they would like to surprise with a gift.
Step 3: Office Engagement Activity
- Once the pen bin is full, arrange a small gathering at your office.
- Randomly select three pens from the bin and give a gift to the names written on them.
- If the name belongs to someone outside the office, ensure the gift reaches them.
Step 4: Send Pens for Refilling
- Contact Zero Plastic Movement at info@zeroplastic.lk when your collection is ready.
- We will guide you through the process of sending the pens to our refilling partner, Pen Mochariya, at no cost.
Step 5: Choose What to Do with Your Refilled Pens
✅ Re-purchase them at 50% discounted price for office use.
✅ Donate them to schools through the Zero Plastic National Movement.
✅ Suggest another sustainable solution that aligns with your CSR goals.
Why Join PEN BIN Love?
✔️ Make a measurable impact on reducing plastic waste
✔️ Receive a “Zero Plastic Certified Corporate” certificate for your efforts
✔️ Use Zero Plastic branding to showcase your commitment to sustainability
✔️ Feature your corporate story on our social media to inspire others
Join Us in the 1 Million Pen Challenge!
Currently, over 300,000 pens are refilled each month, but our goal is to reach 1 million refilled pens per month before the end of the year.
💡 Be part of the solution! Let’s work together to achieve ZERO Pen Pollution in Sri Lanka.
📩 Interested in joining? Contact us at info@zeroplastic.lk or visit www.zeroplastic.lk to learn more.
Download Brochure Here
For further details on how this initiative works or to share your suggestions, feel free to reach out to the Zero Plastic Movement at 0777901073 or 0716901094. We would love to hear your thoughts and collaborate toward a sustainable future!