London's Multitasking Recycling Bins
Marissa Brassfield — November 1, 2008 — Art & Design
References: timesonline & engadget
London has finally rolled out the bomb-proof garbage cans touted earlier this year. Up to now, public fear over trashcans being used as potential sites for terrorism has led to an absence of garbage receptacles on city streets and in subways.
The bomb-proof trashcans are the creation of London-based company Media Metrica, who also has plans to roll these garbage cans out on Wall Street. The technologically-advanced trashcans feature LCD screens that display constantly-updated news and travel information for passersby.
The bomb-proof trashcans are the creation of London-based company Media Metrica, who also has plans to roll these garbage cans out on Wall Street. The technologically-advanced trashcans feature LCD screens that display constantly-updated news and travel information for passersby.
Trend Themes
1. Bomb-proof Garbage Cans - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced garbage cans with bomb-proof features to promote safety in public spaces.
2. Multitasking Recycling Bins - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create garbage cans with LCD screens that provide real-time news and travel information, enhancing the user experience.
3. Garbage Receptacles on City Streets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and implement innovative solutions to address public fear and facilitate the presence of garbage receptacles on city streets, balancing safety concerns with cleanliness and convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Security - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and manufacture bomb-proof garbage cans for use in high-security areas, such as airports, government buildings, and public transportation hubs.
2. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with garbage can manufacturers to integrate LCD screens and smart features, leading to the creation of multifunctional garbage cans that provide valuable information and enhance the urban environment.
3. Urban Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Work with city authorities and planners to develop new approaches to incorporating garbage receptacles into urban landscapes, taking into account safety measures and aesthetic considerations.
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