ZeroPlastic Global Movement

1. Largest network of change
makers and advocates
focused on climate action in
Sri Lanka
A Journey Towards
a Sustainable Future
Transforming Communities,
Protecting the Planet

2. Mission
Create a social behavioral change, reducing plastic waste,
and fostering demand for plastic alternatives.

3. Objectives
1. Promote the 6R(Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,
Repair) concept & practices among different
communities towards a zero plastic planet
through ZeroPlastic Club System
1. Empower and uplift the SME entrepreneurs
who produce Plastic Alternatives

4. SDGs

5. 1. Prevention - Awareness & Education
2. Removal - Protecting/Cleaning the
Environment
3. Reduction - Empowering Plastic Alternatives
industry
4. Assessment - ZeroPlastic Certification
Impact Areas: A Holistic Approach

6. 1. Prevention - Awareness & Education
● Overview of ZeroPlastic Club Network
● Trained 10,000+ change makers.
● Awareness of 2 million people through campaigns.

7. 1.University of Peradeniya
2.University of Colombo
3.University of Kelaniya
4.University of Vavuniya
5.Wayamba University Sri Lanka
6.University of Sri Jayewardenepura
7.Rajarata University Sri Lanka
8.University of Moratuwa
9.University of Jaffna
10.Eastern University, Sri Lanka
11.Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka
12.University of Ruhuna
13.Open University of Sri Lanka
14.Ocean University of Sri Lanka
15.CINEC Campus
16.SLIIT University
17.NIBM Campus
18.SLTC Research University
19.NISD
20.UTS Sri Lanka
21. Uva Wellassa University
NETWORK
COVERAGE

8. 2. Removal - Protecting/Cleaning the
Environment
● Over 1000+ clean-ups conducted.
● 8 plastic traps installed across the country.
● Community events and innovations.

9. 3. Reduction - Empowering Plastic
Alternatives industry
● Empowered 120 plastic alternative industries.
● Introduced 350+ product alternatives on our platform
● Capacity building and fostering innovation.

10. 4. Assessment - ZeroPlastic Certification
● ZeroPlastic Certification for hospitality industry.
● Partnership with Control Union for global recognition.
● Signatory body for the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative.

11. Impact
~ 2 Million
2 millions + individuals have been educated for
3R
9500+
Number of change makers trained &
mobilised
75 000 hrs
Approximately 75000+ VOLUNTEER HOURS Contributed for the Environment Protection
1000 + cleanups
Over 1000 Clean-up events across the
country.
~ 225.9 MT
Collected plastic recycled

12. Impact
120 SMEs
120 Plastic alternatives SMEs Empowered
3 Innovations
The ZeroPlastic Strainer, ZeroPlastic Volunteer App,
ZeroPlastic Marketplace for Plastic Alternatives.
350 Products
350 Plastic alternative products introduced

13. Designated signatory body appointed by UNEP & GTC.
Acknowledged for mobilizing the highest number of volunteer hours
Social Impact Award Winner 2022 organized by the Women in
Management Chapter Sri Lanka.
Social Impact Volunteerism Award Finalist: Recognized by The
Russian Government 2022
Recognition and Achievements

14. Pioneers in grassroots change-making, we've
successfully executed projects in the
prevention, reduction, and removal of
plastic pollution.

15. Case Studies 1

16. Dadalla, Galle - Case Study

20. Public Awareness Campaigns

21. Public Awareness Campaigns

23. Awareness Campaigns in Communities

24. Public Sector - Workshop
zeroplastic team from the University of
Sabaragamuwa educates Urban Settlement
Development Authority (USDA) staff on the
dangers of plastic pollution and steps towards a
sustainable future.

25. Health Sector - Awareness
Hospital Awareness Initiative has kicked off at
Tangalla General Hospital by ZPM Ocean
University Club. .

26. ZeroPlastic Competitions/Pledge in Schools
It was truly inspiring to see 10 school teams
compete, showcasing their ability to
transform everyday #waste produced by the
#hospitality industry into beautiful art pieces.

27. ZeroPlastic Youth Change Makers Boot Camps
The Green Skills Program, which received resource contribution from ZeroPlastic
National Movement, will be held today at Agriculture Department of Ruhuna
University.
This was organized by Sarvodaya-Fusion, sponsored by HSBC Bank.

28. Educational Workshops in Schools

29. ZeroPlastic Children Change Makers Bootcamps
ZeroPlastic University of Rajarata club educates preschoolers in Mihinthale about
the importance of reducing plastic waste and protecting the environment

30. Community-Led Cleanup Initiatives
With the help of 100
dedicated volunteers and the
support of the local
community, we have
successfully cleaned up the
area in front of Tamarind Hill.

31. World Cleanup Day - Panadura

32. World Cleanup Day - Negombo

33. World Cleanup Day - Colombo

34. Community-Led Cleanup Initiatives
ZeroPlastic Movement upon the
request of Trade Union of
Beruwala, successfully conducted
a massive awareness session at
Beruwala area on 18th of
November, 2022 in order to
educate their TradeUnion
fellowships, School community and
Surroundings about the
significance of reducing plastic
usage and its negative impacts to
the environment.
Simultaneously to this awareness session
ZeroPlastic Movement conducted a cleanup
programme collaborating with the students
SLTC Research University with the
participation of members in Sri Lanka's
leading IT company and Trade Union of
Beruwala.

35. STRAINER
INSTALLATION

36. Floating Plastic Trap Installations

38. Thank You / Q & A