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Go Green Eco Bin

Supplying local governments with cost-free curbside recycling bins with integrated solar panels

February 2021

Go Green Eco Bin

Supplying local governments with cost-free curbside recycling bins with integrated solar panels

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date February 17, 2021
From United States
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 3-4 - Commercial Scale Up / Multiple commercial Applications

Tackles the problem of recycling waste, and has zero emissions by using solar energy. The solution provides curbside recycling bins in high foot traffic areas in cities at no cost to the cities. The product bolsters local companies by providing sponsorship opportunities. Eco Bins encourage locals to recycle and learn about renewable energy too. With an average of 4.4Lb of trash per person per day, and 1 Lb of trash converts to approximately 40 Lbs of CO2, each bin is able to prevent roughly 960 Lb of CO2 from entering the atmosphere per week.

The Environmental Benefits

  • Each bin ensures 24 Lbs of trash collected per week.
  • Each bin prevents 960 Lbs of CO2 from entering the atmosphere per week.

The Financial Benefits

  • Instant ROI as there is no upfront cost.
  • Estimated ROI of 20% with $2M invested over the course of 3 years.

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Go Green Eco Bins

GoGreen EcoBins supplies local governments with cost free curbside recycling bins that implement solar panels to light up at night. It is profitable through sponsors on the EcoBins.

Headquarters Davie, FL 33312, USA
Type Startup or self-employed
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