China Installs Talking Solar Trash Cans

Ten solar-powered trash cans have been installed in People's Square, Shanghai.

Why would trash cans need solar power? These trash cans talk! The refuse receptacles tell people where the nearest bathrooms are and illuminate a map at night. Eventually, the city plans to install 480 solar-powered talking trash cans.

Via: CleanTechnica

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Posted by Jennifer Lance at January 29, 2009 1:08 AM