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Discover how Impact Center by ZeroPlastic is building sustainable tourism in Sigiriya through community workshops that turn coconut shells into useful crafts and income.

When people search for things to do in Sigiriya, most results naturally begin with Sigiriya Rock, Pidurangala and the ancient sites surrounding Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. But there is another side of Sigiriya worth discovering. It is the people who live here. At the Impact Center by ZeroPlastic, we are creating a place where travellers

The ZeroPlastic Movement carried out the grand finale of Eco Think 2026, a project that brought together finalist teams to present their research and propose solutions addressing environmental concerns. The project culminated with the top five teams advancing to the final stage, where they showcased their work before an evaluation panel. Eco Think 2026 was

The ZeroPlastic Society of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka carried out the Kalyani EarthCare cleanup project on August 16, 2026, in the Inamaluwa area of Sigiriya. Organized in partnership with the Kalyani Foundation, the project brought together volunteers for a focused environmental cleanup effort around one of Sri Lanka’s most recognized heritage areas. The project

The ZeroPlastic club of the University of Peradeniya carried out Yuthukama 5.0, the fifth consecutive annual environmental and community service project linked to the Esala Perahera in Kandy. The project took place across two days, with a community cleanup campaign held on 15th August 2026 at the Sri Dalada Maligawa and surrounding areas, followed by

The ZeroPlastic Movement organized Operation Earthcare, a road clean-up project carried out along Athugala Road in Kurunegala. The initiative brought together volunteers to remove litter and waste from the roadside and surrounding areas near Athugala, with the aim of improving the cleanliness and appearance of the location. The project was organized as an environmental initiative

The ZeroPlastic Movement organized the Green Canvas Collective, an eco-friendly initiative designed to identify and support artists who create products using recycled, upcycled, and sustainable materials. The project brought together creativity and environmental responsibility by providing a dedicated platform for artists working with repurposed materials. The Green Canvas Collective was developed to promote environmentally responsible

SATHKARA’2026 brought environmental care to one of Sri Lanka’s most cherished cultural celebrations. Organized as a two-day initiative on 29th and 30th July 2026, the project took place alongside the annual Rathnapura Sri Maha Saman Devala Randoli Perahera. On the first day, ZeroPlastic volunteers carried out a cleanup campaign, collecting and removing plastic waste from

SUSTERA Phase 02, organized by the Sustainable Partnership Avenue of the ZeroPlastic Movement, University of Kelaniya, worked to connect local sustainable entrepreneurs with the Impact Center by ZeroPlastic, creating opportunities for eco-friendly businesses to reach wider audiences and offer practical alternatives to plastic-based products. Connecting Sustainable Entrepreneurs with a Wider Market The project introduced sustainable

Inside the halls of Kingswood College in Kandy, a group of school students bent over sheets of recycled cardboard, strips of old fabric, and salvaged wire frames, shaping them into something luminous. They were not just building lanterns for Vesak. They were rethinking what a lantern could be made of and what it could stand