Big Belly Solar Powered Trash Cans in Philadelphia
I first saw the Big Belly at the Green Expo in Philadelphia in April [LINK]. The benefits seemed compelling ... solar power allows siting away from power sources, ability to compact trash 5:1 and it can be outfitted with a wireless connection to signal when full so trash / recycling trucks bypass containers that do not need to be emptied.
This morning [May 18th, 2009)] I saw several being installed along Market St East in center City Philadelphia. Th.jpg "BigBelly - 8th and Market St, Center City Philadelphia")
is photo is of a container on the SE corner of 8th and Market.
"BigBelly is the world's only solar-powered cordless compaction system. ... Increased capacity reduces collection trips and can cut related fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. ... has proven successful in urban streets, parks, colleges, arenas - and in all weather conditions."
" ... can hold 150 gallons of trash, ... gets 100% of its energy from the sun and uses less than 5 watt hours/day ..."
Philadelphia is scheduled to get approx. 500 Big Bellies!
Via: BigBelly LINK
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