Design waste paper bins – how to find the right model for your home
1. Why waste paper bins matter for the environment
Separating your rubbish matters. In Germany, each person produces more than 600 kilograms of waste a year, which puts the country among the top five waste producers in the EU. Yet much of what ends up in the bin can be recycled. Sorting your waste keeps recyclable materials from being incinerated and reduces the environmental impact of waste incineration. Waste paper bins and rubbish bins are the first step.
2. Size & capacity of waste paper bins
Design waste paper bins come in a wide range of sizes: depending on where you'll use yours, you can choose a capacity of 7 to 20 litres. A small capacity is enough for a desk corner or a kids' room, while larger bins are better in a study or office, where you mainly throw away documents. In a utility room, an even larger bin that can also take packaging waste is a good idea.
3. Design waste paper bins and their materials
Compared with other waste, paper has a big advantage: it doesn't dirty the bin and only decomposes slowly. This opens up a wide range of materials for a waste paper bin that is practical and good-looking at the same time.
Classic options are waste paper bins made of metal (6), plastic (4) or wood (1). Because they only hold paper, though, you can also choose materials with a more interesting feel and design, such as wicker (3), cork (5) and felt (2). That way, even your waste paper bin can become a real eye-catcher.
If you often need to throw away more than clean, dry waste such as paper when working from home, smart systems with more than one compartment are ideal: they give you somewhere to put dirty or damp waste without affecting the look.
Lids that make the opening look smaller and keep paper waste neatly out of sight are also useful for keeping your workspace tidy.
4. Matching series for stylish waste paper bin design
"As well as offering the same waste paper bin in different sizes, some manufacturers make other office accessories in the same design, so you can create a consistent, cohesive look on your desk or at your workspace." - Viktoria, interior expert
5. Summary – what to consider when buying a design waste paper bin
- The right waste paper bin depends on where you'll use it and how much waste you produce there. Capacities range from 7 to 20 litres.
- As a waste paper bin should only hold clean, dry waste, there are almost no limits when it comes to material. Metal, plastic or wood models give you a classic design, while a wicker, cork or felt waste paper bin adds a distinctive accent.
- Smart waste paper bin systems with an extra insert for damp or dirty waste are particularly practical.
- For a consistent, stylish look in your office or study, series that include, for example, waste paper bins in different sizes or other office accessories in the same design are a practical choice.
Buy design waste paper bins online at Connox – your benefits at a glance
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