Solar powered waste compacting litter bin
June 20th 2006

3r Environemntal Technology has launched a solar powered waste compacting litter bin.

"This product is the first of its kind to be introduced to the UK and European market. It has been developed in the USA in light of the ever-increasing need to reduce CO2 emissions and improve environmental performance," said 3r Managing Director, Doug Lord.

"It compacts waste, which significantly cuts the number of collections required, delivering the added benefit of reduced transport costs as well as reducing the harmful CO2 emissions associated with vehicle movements. And, it is totally cordless and does all of this without using any power source other than natural sunlight, which also cuts operational costs and saves energy."

The bin has a drop-flap front that the user pulls open to deposit their rubbish. It is then compacted later when the machine senses that the chamber is full. It has a three-colour front display panel, which indicates the status of the unit, informing the operator of when it requires emptying.

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