Located on the East Pier from 03-05 June, the art installation from not-for-profit recycling programme, Every Can Counts, is made up of 2,000 recycled drink cans. The Pixelcan is part of an International Recycling Tour in partnership with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
In its third year, the International Recycling Tour is an awareness campaign which aims to champion the cause of sustainable living while encouraging people to keep outdoor public spaces clean and to recycle their empty drink cans wherever they are.
Research commissioned by Every Can Counts found that Dublin residents drink an average of five cans a week, of which people say they recycle around two-thirds (66%). While 80% of those surveyed claimed to have a good understanding of the benefits of recycling, four in ten (37%) admit that they put recyclable items in refuse bins if recycling facilities aren’t available.
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This year's International Recycling Tour will take place simultaneously across 16 countries including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Poland.
Chris Latham-Warde, Programme Manager for Every Can Counts UK and Ireland, commented: "From the banks of the Danube in Vienna and Budapest to Dún Laoghaire Pier in Dublin, this year's International Recycling Tour will see our signature PixelCan innovation pop up in iconic locations across the world. Not only will the pixelated mural captivate viewers from a distance, but it will also act as a symbol of the infinite possibilities of aluminium recycling, which is the message we're trying to spread across Dublin and beyond this World Environment Day."
Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said: "The Every Can Counts installation is welcome to Dún Laoghaire to celebrate World Environment Day. This installation reminds us of the importance of recycling and moving towards a circular economy. The marine artwork on display this year reminds us that every action we take whether big or small to better manage our waste is a positive climate action. I would encourage all to come down to see this artwork on display."
