Sometimes I think we innovate just so that we can become lazier. That was actually the basis for the design of Jonathan Fenton’s “Biopod”. Research conducted via a wide range of interviews on how people deal with recycling in and around the home found that the area most lacking in willing user participation was the disposal of organic waste. So as savior to those who can’t be bothered to clean up their own filth, Biopod descends from heaven and leads them to the promised land.
The device basically sterilizes waste by a process called vacuum ionization. When the pod lid is closed, the original air is sucked out and ionized air is circulated into the vessel killing bacteria and other microbes present, leaving your garbage stinky free. An LED fitted onto the pod, gradually changes color, indicating the decomposition status of the waste inside, and pops a friendly reminder that life is cruel and you do need to empty the thing when it can’t hold back nature from taking its course on all things putrid. The body is made from dishwasher safe HDPE, while the removable liner and thermal insulated body made from PC-ABS (Polycarbonate-ABS Blend). The device is powered by a 9-volt battery, tucked away at the pod’s base.
I’m not unreasonable when it comes to inventing devices to make life easier for human beings but I draw the line when devices are made to promote pure, unadulterated sloth. The Biopod sadly has no real impact on the environment and is an expensive way to delay the inevitable emptying of trash – which I daresay, is a necessary evil. I suggest you give this miss and buy something useful like this continuous garden composter You’ll be begrudgingly carrying your waste to it everyday but at least your not an un-environmental slob!
via: Yankodesign
