May, 2009 -- As homeowners become more environmentally-conscious they are looking for ways to update the home to make their lives easier and more eco-friendly. Broan® offers a full line of trash compactors that reduce the total volume of trash produced into one convenient bag - compacting up to six 13-gallon trash bags into one, eliminating multiple trips to the curb or garage.
"Now available with new easy-to-use features and accessories, Broan Trash Compactors provide a cost savings for consumers who pay by the load, and reduce transportation costs for the garbage collection companies," according to Karen Formico, marketing manager, specialty products, Broan-NuTone.
Broan's Elite Series Trash Compactor
According to a report conducted by the EPA, Americans generated approximately 254 million tons of trash in 2007 - 4.62 pounds per person per day. By installing a trash compactor, one can reduce the volume of trash produced to lessen the load on landfills.
Available for the kitchen, pantry, closet, garage or any room where there is a build-up of trash, the Broan 15 inch Trash Compactor can be built-in to new or existing cabinetry or be free-standing. The stand-alone trash compactor is an easy, do-it-yourself project to make any room of the home more eco-friendly in minutes.
Additional unique features of the Broan Elite Series include: