It's massive, it's creative, and it sits on a beach in India's Chennai.
A jaw-dropping turtle, spanning 30 feet in length, 25 feet in width, and standing proud at 20 feet high, it is the latest attraction to be catching the eyes of beachgoers. But this isn't just any oversized reptile, it's part of Times of India's Unplastic India Initiative.

The sculpture's form isn't just for show – it's sending a mighty message. Comprised of 600kg of discarded plastic bottles retrieved from Chennai's streets and an additional 700kg of iron waste, the turtle can be found on Elliot's Beach in Besant Nagar, Chennai.

Visitors can walk right inside the turtle, experiencing the artwork up close, its purpose to prompt individuals to rethink their relationship with single-use plastic and raise awareness about its detrimental effects on the environment and marine life.

A giant turtle, which is 30-foot-long, 25-foot-wide, and 20-foot-tall, has come up on Elliot's Beach in Besant Nagar in Chennai as part of Times of India's Unplastic India Initiative. The giant turtle made of plastic bottles attracts beachgoers in Chennai.

The turtle is made of 600 kg of plastic bottles collected from the streets of Chennai and 700kg of iron waste. The giant turtle on the beach was conceptualized by artist Gowtham of Art Kingdom. The artwork not only showcases his artistic prowess but also sends a powerful message about combating plastic pollution. The larger-than-life sculpture of the turtle is made with the objective to discourage people from using plastics and create environmental and marine awareness about single-use plastic. People also can walk right inside the turtle and experience the artwork.

Hundreds of visitors visit the art gallery every day and enquire about plastic waste management and its impacts. The giant turtle art serves as a powerful reminder for individuals to make simple yet impactful changes in their daily lives to minimize their plastic usage and contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment.