Aakash Ranison, a traveler and climate change activist, installed the world’s first Single-Use Plastic Deathbed. A pyre made of 26 kg of single-use plastic, as part of his project sustainably.

The installation is located at Freedom Ghat, 50 meters from Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh to educate and warn the masses on the ill effects of plastic pollution which is being reported to be the world’s deadliest killer.

It is an artwork designed to educate viewers that the plastic they consume and discard carelessly has the potential to kill humans and other species. The project, which was erected with the help of Blue Jay Hostels. The Municipality of Laxman Jhula, Clean Himalaya NGO, and villagers, was unveiled on December 20, 2020. Which is the UN International Human Solidarity Day. The pyres are presently located at Rishikesh’s Freedom Ganga Ghat.

Deathbeds

The creation of the three ‘deathbeds’ by a community of residents, environmentalists, activists, and travelers. Demonstrated a concerted effort in celebrating unity in variety while fighting climate change together.

Ranison’s vision and goal for this project, as a climate change activist, parallels and replicates the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals known as Goal 13 – Climate Action. He has also spent the last five years working with a variety of organizations. On a variety of initiatives all around the world. Ranison is also an active traveler, who spent seven years walking, riding, and hitching around India and other countries.

Aakash Ranison, together with eight volunteers and the Clean Himalaya NGO team. After visiting roughly 180 houses and 220 hotels for 30 days. Beginning on November 20, as part of sustainably’s community outreach initiatives. In the neighborhoods of Rishikesh, Tapovan, and Laxman Jhula, the team conducted a study and gathered data to personally teach individuals about dry and wet garbage disposal, as well as how to minimize single-use plastic.