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Recycling Sculpture @ Market Square

A plan to create an engaging, unique and fun piece of art with a highly practical and environmental element – that’s the thinking behind Sunderland’s recycling sculpture.

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Our Delivery Report

Funded on 04 August 2021 | Delivered on 21 February 2023

£3,486

RAISED

22

BACKERS

92

DAYS TO FUND

BIGGEST PLEDGE

Largest pledge from Anonymous

£1,000

From Anonymous

Sunderland City Council

Sunderland City Council donated £500

Integrated Care Board Sunderland

Integrated Care Board Sunderland donated £500

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Victoria Joule Scarisbrick

Victoria Joule Scarisbrick donated £5

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Sunderland City Council

Sunderland City Council donated £500


More about our impact

More about our impact

The environment

The environment

The Canny Bin is extremely eye catching and stands out from any other bin in the city centre. It particularly appealing to look at and the different compartments make it clear and easy to understand and recycle. The bin is extremely creative, with artwork of a seal, which will be appealing and engaging to children.

The local economy

The local economy

The Canny Bin is situated in Market Square, one of the highest footfall locations in Sunderland, and therefore will be extremely visible to visitors. This may catch visitors attention and encourage them to visit Sunderland again, resulting in spend and helping the local economy.

Volunteering, jobs & education

Volunteering, jobs & education

N/A

Arts, culture & heritage

Arts, culture & heritage

The Canny Bin is a unique addition to the city centre and is unlike any other bin in the area. As stated, the bin is a fun piece of art that is highly eye catching and engaging.

Activity, health and leisure

Activity, health and leisure

N/A