[GreenYes] Re: two thumbs up in Baltimore RE: [GreenYes] Big Belly trash compactors

[<Christine.McCoy@no.address>]

I also heard that Chicago was using
them on their beaches and that they liked them too....it was mentioned
on NPR story about a week ago.

Christine McCoy
City of Alexandria
703/519-3486 ext. 132

"Stephen N Weisser" <stevew@no.address>
Sent by: <GreenYes@no.address>

07/26/2007 11:32 AM

Please respond to
<stevew@no.address>

To	"'Brenda Platt'" <bplatt@no.address>, "'GreenYes digest subscribers'" <GreenYes@no.address>
cc
Subject	[GreenYes] two thumbs up in Baltimore  RE: [GreenYes] Big Belly trash compactors

Brenda,
I can't offer any feedback as
to how they do or don't work.  
 
But I have seen them at Inner
Harbor in Baltimore and am very pleased with what I see.  In fact
back before they had them I've noticed occasional trash cans overflowing
and was subsequently disappointed with the result of anymore litter hitting
the ground/water.  I have noticed on recent visits that the ground
and the water are cleaner, and I think these Big Belly's are helping.  The
litter collecting trash net which catches the trash that isn't supposed
to be going down the storm drains is also helping.  Definitely worth
the investment not only for a cleaner environment, but much improvement
to the image of the harbor, keeping it cleaner.
 
I am disappointed at the lack
of recycling at the harbor.  But hey, no different than most other
public areas where recycling isn't happening.  At least they've tackled
the first problem: reducing/eliminating the litter.  Hate to say it
but it almost seems like public area recycling is a lost cause, and personally
I'd rather see that emphasis be on bottle bills.
 
Steve Weisser
 
Stephen N. Weisser, Sales Manager
GreenLine Paper Company, Inc.
631 S. Pine Street
York, PA 17403
717-845-8697
1-800-641-1117
stevew@no.address
www.greenlinepaper.com
Close the loop: recycling works when we buy
recycled.

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From: GreenYes@no.address [mailto:GreenYes@no.address]
On Behalf Of Brenda Platt
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 11:11 AM
To: GreenYes digest subscribers
Subject: [GreenYes] Big Belly trash compactors

Hi all,

Is anyone familiar with Seahorse Power's "Big Belly" solar-powered
trash compactors?  

http://www.seahorsepower.com/

They are being sold as a green alternative to solid waste disposal that
saves space by compacting, eliminates odor and pests, and reduces collection
costs.  Boston has bought a bunch of them and now Lowell is considering
doing the same.

I am particularly interested if anyone knows if they've been introduced
with recycling or composting.

Thanks in advance.

Brenda

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Brenda Platt
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
927 15th Street, NW, 4th Fl
Washington, DC  20005
202-898-1610 ext. 230
www.ilsr.org