Photo courtesy of Catherine Mui
We’ve been thinking about this fabulous recycling container since we saw it at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in NYC last May. Hong Kong-based designer Catherine Mui’s GO Recycling bin features compartments topped with sculptures of a bottle, can and carton – adding clarity and a bit of humor to sorting your recyclables. This is the type of gadget that marries function with form and adds that bit of whimsy that makes us smile. The New York Times reports that manufacturing should begin this year and retail for about $60 in the US.
Photo courtesy of Husmus by Muungano
We came across this design by Muungano called the Husmus which means “house mouse” in Swedish. In general, the idea of a house mouse sends us a little over the edge but with this darling container we can’t get enough of them. It certainly brightens any recycling effort with the many different color and size options offered. These can just as easily be set out on display, as they can be stored under any kitchen cupboard. The Husmus is made from recycled plastics that are held together with plastic rivets. We love and support companies who create from recycled goods! The Husmus is easy to install and can be flat packed for easy transportation. These range between $20-$30.
Photo courtesy of Elfa
A good read from Popular Mechanics on the topic of recycling provides a couple of fresh options on recycling in the home. Don’t get too hooked on labels because we like the look of Elfa’s Medium Mesh Laundry Sorter (above) as a recycling solution. A clean, neat, contemporary style while utilizing space efficiently; this is exactly what we look for when it comes to organizing. The article also illustrates several ways to approach recycling through hanging, spinning and sliding your containers depending on how your home is structured (see illustration below). For the full article, please click here.
Illustration courtesy of iconwerk
Whatever your recycling style, we applaud the efforts everyone takes to help cut down on waste and preserve our environment. Go! Go! Gadget! Recycling!
