Design and development of a novel waste container from HDPE-layered bins

摘要

It is known that there are many ways to manage food waste, however, no specific work has ever been reported on the easiness and economics of treatment mainly at the source. This study hopes to fulfill the gap by constructing a novel waste bin layered with plastic that can continuously accommodate and decompose food waste produced at the source. After several months of use, the bin has been found to be effective and no foul odor has been detected at least 1?ft away. In addition, produced leachate has been found to be nontoxic and can be used to water plants as evidenced by the pH measurements. Furthermore, introduction of additional features such as covering the bin with a painted cloth and putting a chimney on its top has been observed to enhance the performance.