Train2sustain.net^* platform currently holds a total of 12 digitalized events, including a video tutorial that shows the process of “Piska’s” creation. “Piska” is a metal sculpture of a turtle, measuring 2.80×3.60 metres, weighing 450-500kg, that was created and installed by a young sculptor with the help of local volunteers. The sculpture is placed on the beach of Agios Ioannis at the Blue Flag with the following objectives regarding this creation:

• Sensitize the local citizens and visitors to take care of the turtles that visit the beach to lay their eggs during the fertilization period.
• Use the sculpture as a waste bin for recyclable waste and keep the beach of Agios Ioannis clean.
• Raise awareness so that citizens, especially children and young people, preserve eco-diversity through artistic structures.

With this video tutorial we wanted to inspire people to take similar action in their communities. The duration of this initiative is approximately 6 years and Solidarity Tracks is taking care of the maintenance of the sculpture.

One of the creative aspects of it is that with a simple modification the sculpture can be transformed to be used as a trash can for recycling objects, or art/artworks can be added and secured using the sculpture as a carapace (shell of a turtle).

Find more tutorials and workshops, as well as information for Art & Culture Digitalization on the website: https://www.train2sustain.net/

^{* The Erasmus+ project Train2Sustain is a Strategic Partnership in the field of Youth, aimed at addressing the effects of Covid-19. The main target group consists of young people active in the field of cultural and creative industries, as well as artists. Additionally, youth workers, trainers, CCI professionals, and culture and creative professionals are also connected to the project on a secondary level. Five partner organizations from Austria, Slovenia, Serbia, and Greece collaborate to develop skills and engage their respective target groups through creativity and the arts. This is achieved through the evaluation and dissemination of innovative digital approaches, as well as supporting participants in developing their competences in culture, arts, digitalization, networking, and innovation.}