10-feet tall fish-shaped trash bin at Thiruvanmiyur beach – Inchcape’s new initiative against plastic pollution
Chennai, February 26: In line with the UN Environment Month theme of “Beat Plastic Pollution”, Inchcape installed a 10-feet tall fish-shaped trash bin at Thiruvanmiyur beach.
The event was attended by Rajini Ravi, Global Head of Finance, Inchcape, environmental activist Hafeez Khan and over 30 employee volunteers.
The project was implemented under the guidance of Greater Chennai Corporation – South Zone. The initiative was also implemented in collaboration with communiTREE, an organization involved in environmental protection.
Installation Details – FishnBin
Height: 10 feet
Width: 6 feet
Design: Fish-mouth garbage collection; rear door disposal
Material: Welded steel mesh and stainless steel automotive grade finish
Weight: Over 300 kilograms
Integrating art, utility, and awareness, the “FishnBin” initiative encourages the public to responsibly dispose of trash at the beach. It is an
important step towards protecting marine life and creating clean beaches.
