Recycling Bin - 60 litre - Red

The 60-litre red recycling bin is a large-capacity waste solution ideal for managing general waste in school environments. With its bright red lid and sturdy black base, this bin helps students easily identify where to dispose of items that cannot be composted or recycled. The foot pedal ensures hygienic, hands-free operation, making it suitable for use in shared areas such as hallways, classrooms, or canteens. This bin forms a crucial part of any school's colour-coded sustainability system.

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Encourages proper separation of non-recyclable waste materials.
• Helps reduce contamination in compost and recycling bins.
• Promotes environmental awareness and critical thinking about waste disposal.
• Aligns with Australian Curriculum learning areas including Science and HASS.
• Supports school-wide participation in sustainability initiatives.

Classroom ideas:

• Assign the red bin for general waste and have students reflect on how to reduce its contents.
• Use as part of a broader waste station with all four colour-coded bins.
• Integrate into units exploring landfill, pollution, and waste minimisation.
• Invite students to audit and graph the contents over time to identify patterns.
• Encourage cross-classroom collaboration by having students design campaigns to reduce red bin waste.

Specifications:

• Colour: Red lid with black base.
• Capacity: 60 litres.
• Dimensions: 69cm (H) x 43cm (W) x 50cm (L).
• Features: Foot pedal for hands-free use.
• Available individually or in a full set of four colour-coded bins.
• Exclusive to Modern Teaching Aids.