Waste segregation is very important for environmental reasons. Reuse, or recycling, is a chance to reduce the amount of waste that would normally take hundreds of years to decompose. Thanks to segregation, waste is also selected and those that are not suitable for recycling can be disposed of in special conditions. It is therefore worth taking care to provide a segregation bin. What size bin will work best?
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Why is waste segregation important?
Our planet is becoming increasingly littered. A lot of waste and pollution ends up in the seas and oceans, not only from ships and container ships, but also from land. Despite appeals, a lot of waste ends up in forests, contaminating the soil, plants or causing animal diseases. By segregating waste, we contribute to improving the ecosystem. Thanks to this, less waste ends up in landfills.
The vast majority of segregated waste can be reused. Some of it is processed, melted, others are crushed after cleaning and used to create the same products, other things or textiles. This is the case with PET bottles. We should segregate metals, plastics, glass, paper, as well as batteries and electronics.
The latter should be placed in special containers, similar to used medicines. Segregated waste that is not suitable for reuse is disposed of in special conditions. Of course, in home conditions it is necessary to have basic segregation bins , i.e. for metals and plastics, paper, bio-waste and glass.
How many compartments should a waste sorting bin have?
The waste sorting bin should be primarily adapted to the type of waste being stored. A waste container may have several compartments. Most often, a waste container has two or three compartments. The type of waste sorting bin you should get also depends on the place where it is to be used. A model for three types of waste will definitely work in the kitchen. In addition to metals and plastics, as well as paper, you will also need a compartment for mixed waste, i.e. waste that is not suitable for recycling.
How to choose the right waste bin capacity: 120 or 240L?
A waste bin can have a capacity of one to several hundred liters. The latter are waste containers that are most often placed in front of a property or placed behind a workplace, so that the services dealing with the selective collection of municipal waste have easy access to them. A 120-liter waste bin is enough for a family of 4 with a weekly waste collection frequency. Usually, segregated waste is collected twice a month, so it is better to choose a 240-liter container, unless a smaller amount of waste is generated.
Of course, it may happen that there is much less paper waste than plastic or vice versa. Then you can choose waste containers of different sizes, adapted to your needs. When it comes to home use, smaller waste sorters work best. A waste container with two 18-litre compartments and side compartments is completely sufficient for the kitchen.
It is worth remembering to choose the right color of the bin or waste container or to choose bags in the right colors, which will facilitate correct segregation. As a reminder, blue is assigned to paper, green - to glass waste, yellow or red - to plastic and metal waste, and brown - to bio-waste. In turn, black works well for mixed waste.
Sorting containers at the Onninen wholesaler
If you are looking for suitable bins for waste segregation, the Franke Cube corner bin may be the right choice. It will work great in the kitchen or kitchenette. It is equipped with two 18-litre containers and two side containers. It ensures easy manual operation and aesthetic waste storage. The sorter is made of durable and damage-resistant plastic. In the case of installation in a sink cabinet, use the universal extension.
For small kitchenettes, the Franke mini waste bins will be suitable. They facilitate everyday waste sorting. They will work well, for example, in employee kitchens arranged at offices. For the most demanding, we recommend the Franke Trolley Vario 60L waste bin . It is equipped with three waste bins. It is made of easy-to-clean plastic. In the case of this sorter, it is recommended to install it in a cabinet with a high, pull-out front.