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Pic: Independent Solar Compactor

Pic: Independent Solar Compactor

By Nicko Margolies on March 12, 2009


This solar-powered trash compactor operates completely off the grid and stores up to five times the capacity of a normal trash can.  Energy independent devices can effectively improve previously energy-less designs.  Seen in Palm Springs, California.

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Nicko is a regular contributor to PSFK who grew up in DC and is now finishing college in Ohio. When he isn't writing, he's either looking for a full-time job after graduating or pursuing his passion for photography. Feel free to check out his photo-blog, Nicko's Big Picture.

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