Recycle in Style With BMW's $300 Garbage Can

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We all know we’re supposed to recycle—yet only 45 percent of aluminum cans get processed back into raw material, along with 34 percent of plastic soda bottles and 25 percent of glass bottles. The Ecopod e1 aims to make recycling more convenient, with a pedal-powered compactor and removable storage for 50 to 60 crushed cans and bottles. The sleek design by BMW Designworks costs more than $300. But hey, that’s cheap for a BMW.

	Introduction	Overview | Homepage | Podcast
	Inorganic Waste	3 Quick Tips | Ecopod: BMW Garbage Can | The Dismantler | Weekend Project: Remove Your Wood Floor
	Organic Waste	2 Quick Tips | Weekend Project: Build a Compost Bin
	Hazardous Waste	2 Quick Tips | Don't Toss Your Computer: How to Install New Memory | The Refurbisher

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Does it come in Black or Stainless

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