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April 20, 2025

Bangladesh has emphasized the urgent need for a harmonized regional response to tackle plastic pollution. Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, said this while speaking at a high-level panel discussion on “Policy and Regulatory Challenges of Managing Plastic Waste.” The session was held on 8 April 2025 Monday […]

February 3, 2025

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In a landmark collaboration, the Ministry of Science and Technology has partnered with the Zero Plastic Movement, Sri Lanka’s largest environmental initiative, to combat the growing crisis of plastic pollution. This joint effort marks a significant step toward finding innovative solutions to one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. The […]

October 2, 2024

The ZeroPlastic Clean-Up Walk 2024 is a revolutionary initiative in Sri Lanka, aiming to combat plastic pollution and promote environmental sustainability across the island. Following last year’s success, the walk is an anchor event in the ZeroPlastic Movement. Launched in commemoration of World Tourism Day and World Cleanup Day, this national drive will cover environmental […]

March 25, 2024

Neptune Recyclers, Sri Lanka’s leading enabler in recyclable waste management, and Elephant House, trading as Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS), have joined hands in a ground-breaking partnership to launch an eco-friendly recycling project aimed at reducing plastic pollution and fostering sustainable practices. This strategic alliance, established in September 2023, brings together Neptune Recyclers’ expertise in collecting, […]

March 14, 2024

Colombo, 13th March 2024 – 99x, a global product engineering company installed an Ocean Strainer to address the issue of ocean plastic pollution as part of the company’s sustainability initiatives focusing on the environment. This 80-foot strainer was installed in the Lunawa Lagoon in Moratuwa, in collaboration with the MAS Foundation for Change. The Ocean […]

October 19, 2023

17 October 2023, Colombo: In a significant move towards environmental stewardship, Hemas partnered with Lanka Sathosa to address the escalating plastic waste problem and promote sustainable living in local communities. Spearheaded by the Hemas Consumer Brands’ Sales Team, customers shopping at Lanka Sathosa will be given a complimentary reusable eco-friendly bag upon […]

August 23, 2023

On 21st August 2023 Plasticcycle, the social entrepreneurship project of the John Keells Group Launched one of its main projects for the year, “Start-Up-Cycle”, a challenge platform launched in collaboration with John Keells X (JKX) – the Group’s startup accelerator, and John Keells Research (JKR) – the Group’s R&D and Innovation arm. […]

June 8, 2023

Colombo 07th June, 2023: In honour of World Environment Day 2023, The Coca-Cola Foundation joined forces once again with Eco-Spindles and Janathakshan (GTE) to officially launch ‘Eko Wave’ – an advanced Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Colombo, in the presence of the Chief Guest, Supun Pathirage – Chairman of the Central Environment […]

Colombo Regional High-level Roundtable: Bangladesh urged a unified South Asian action plan against plastic pollution, emphasizing its borderless impact.

Zero Plastic Movement and Ministry of Science and Technology join forces to address plastic pollution

ZeroPlastic Clean-Up Walk 2024: A Nationwide Effort for a Cleaner Sri Lanka

Neptune Recyclers and Elephant House Unite Forces to Combat Plastic Pollution and Foster Sustainable Practices

99x and MAS Foundation for Change install Ocean Strainer to address plastic pollution

Hemas Group and Lanka Sathosa join hands to combat Plastic Pollution: Eco-Bag initiative launched to transform Consumer Habits

John Keells Group’s Plasticcycle Launches Start-Up-Cycle: Empowering Innovators and Entrepreneurs to Tackle Plastic Pollution

The Coca-Cola Foundation, Eco-Spindles and Janathakshan to combat plastic pollution in Colombo with the launch of the ‘Eko Wave’ Material Recovery Facility