Tackling the Problems at the Source
Food waste—such as leftovers, discarded vegetables, peels, and eggshells—contains significant amounts of protein that can be recycled into animal feed and fertilizer. The cooking oil within food waste can also be extracted and converted into fuel to help meet the growing energy demand. With proper implementation, these recycling processes can not only mitigate environmental problems and reduce pressure on public resources but also generate economic benefits and create incentives for broader participation in waste recycling.
Commercial and residential waste should be separated at the source, allowing food waste and recyclables—such as plastics, cans, and glass—to follow different processing pathways. Effective household waste sorting begins in the kitchen. To support this, we redesigned the under-counter garbage bin, transforming the traditional two-bin cabinet into a multi-bin system. The new design features collection bins of varying shapes and sizes to enhance user convenience while preserving the original appearance of the kitchen cabinet.
We also offer two bins, each featuring a double-layer airtight lid with a small central opening, designed for two different types of food waste. This dual-layer garbage bin—a product for which the company has applied for a utility model patent—enables easy transfer of food waste collected from two sink-mounted containers into the bin for eventual pickup by garbage trucks. The bins can be placed either in the kitchen or in the garage while awaiting collection.