Sun-Powered Garbage Muncher
I just received the latest Springwise newsletter this morning and found an interesting article I thought I’d mention here.
MA-based Seahorse Power has developed an interesting garbage can - one with a build in solar-powered trash compactor. Appropriately enough they’ve called it the “BigBelly”.
According to the Springwise article, a single BigBelly can hold up to five times as much garbage as a regular non-compacting bin, thus reducing the number of pick-ups (and thus fuel consumption etc) considerably.
Here is a blurb from the Seahorse ‘About Us’ page:
Our flagship product, the BigBelly Cordless Compaction System™, delivers distributed trash compaction to the points of collection, thereby reducing the frequency of collections required and the costs (and associated carbon dioxide and pollution emissions from truck traffic) related to solid waste removal efforts.
The solar-powered, cordless design of the BigBelly Cordless Compaction System ™ allows the units to be deployed virtually anywhere, eliminating the costly trenching/wiring required for conventional plug-in compaction technology. This self-powered capability provides clients with great flexibility to locate units where trash collection is a challenge, thus dramatically improving service levels, reducing or eliminating unsightly overflowing trash bins, and reducing collection trips.
The BigBelly Cordless Compaction System™:
- Saves time, fuel, and truck costs
- Demonstrates a commitment to communities and the environment
- Incorporates clean, solar energy into operations
- Aligns with “green” goals, and anti-litter campaigns
- Provides unique PR and sponsorship opportunities
Aside from gaining attention (and use) in various cities across the U.S., the BigBelly has even been featured on the Discovery channel’s “Beyond Tomorrow” TV show. Be sure to check out this CLIP to see the BB in action.
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Written by Bentley on May 23rd, 2007 with
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