Did you know that garbage bins and waste containers have a lot of variation in their design and purpose, and even be fun and interesting to learn about? It’s true! Chances are, you haven’t reflected much on the trash bin in your home, office, or local park, but more thought has gone into their style and design than you would first think. As long as humans have existed, the question of what to do with waste has been around. Over time, our challenges and responses to waste management have evolved into what we see today, and will continue to change in the future.
Here are just a few of some of the innovative responses to trash collection in recent years:
The Clever Bin
The Clever Bin < https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clever_Bins > was designed in the UK with the needs of populous, heavily-pedestrian urban areas in mind. It is solar-powered, riot-proof, and vandal-proof, displays digital advertisements, and can even broadcast signals to surrounding cell phones.
Bear-Tested Trash Cans
Having wildlife get into trash cans isn’t just a nuisance—it is dangerous for both people and animals. For example, bears and wolves that become accustomed to eating from human trash bins start to lose their natural threat of humans, which has resulted in having to relocate these animals deep into wilderness, keep them in captivity, or even euthanize them. Because the idea of free food is too tempting for wild animals, humans have had to adapt by designing heavy-duty trash receptacles that you might have seen in places like national parks or areas of high wildlife traffic. There is even a testing center < http://www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org/research/product-testing/ > in Montana where, yes, real animals try out new trash can designs!
BigBelly Solar’s Trash Compactor
BigBelly < http://www.wm.com/enterprise/municipalities/community-solutions/solar-powered-trash-compactor.jsp > is aptly named because it compresses waste that’s placed into it, which reduces trash collection by up to 80%. It was designed for high-traffic, high-waste areas such as sports stadiums and high-density urban neighborhoods. It is eco-friendly on several levels, as it is solar-powered and doesn’t have to be emptied as often.
Colorful Public Bins
Public waste collection bins should be noticeable. Kids need to be taught and encouraged to use them, so with that, innovative thinkers have made some collection bins colorful or fun. This engaging frog bin < https://www.pinterest.com/pin/208221182748040558/ > is one example.
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