W:
www.universitybusiness.co.uk | T: @UB_UK
PROMOTION | BIGBELLY SMARTBINS | 29
Working in partnership with BigBelly SmartBins, institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dundee and others are helping revolutionise the way universities manage their public spaces and deal with waste and recycling.
ABOVE LEFT: University of Dundee. CENTRE: MMU Triple Unit. RIGHT: Trinity College Dublin A SUSTAINABLE, HIGH-TECH FUTURE
BigBelly’s smart-enabled dashboards allow access to real-time information, leading to proven fi nancial results and benefi ting both the environment and students alike. As it can hold up to eight times more
waste than a standard bin, the BigBelly SmartBin can lead to up to a 70% reduction in costs and a staggering 86% reduction in collections, helping reduce CO2 and minimising traffi c disruption. The enclosed nature of the bin reduces lit er-picking and keeps vermin and birds away from rubbish, creating a noticeably cleaner public space for students to enjoy. Recycling is actively encouraged with dual or triple stream kiosks and standalone, recycle-only units. The cloud-based CLEAN management
system provides invaluable tools for management and staff alike. The analytics provided by the CLEAN Management system allow historic reporting and data collation, giving management the opportunity to identify problem areas for further modifi cation. Reductions in costs and collections can be obtained as users can monitor the current fi ll-level of each bin allowing structured runs on a just-in- time basis. The University of Dundee is a prime
example of how the BigBelly SmartBin can make a signifi cant impact quickly. Occupying a 22 hectare site in the heart
of Dundee, and with two residence blocks, a Students' Union and members of the public using the campus as a cut-through, the site is more akin to a small village than a university. This has resulted in a constant struggle for management to keep up with the issue of waste and costs involved.
Prior to installation, and following
a successful trial of one unit, Trudy Cunningham, Environment and Sustainability Offi cer at the University, said: "Lit er is a problem which aff ects communities everywhere and the 10 new BigBelly Bins, with their technological advancements should make waste collections more effi cient and largely reduce the waste around campus. If successful, we hope this innovative new approach could be rolled-out further." Installed in March 2013
around the Student Union and Library area, 10 BigBelly SmartBins have eliminated overfl owing bins and stopped lit er scat ering. A dramatic reduction in collections has resulted in saving staff and truck time, plus reducing CO2 emissions. Over the last three months alone, the University of Dundee has reduced the number of bin collections by over 60%, and by using the online real-time information available, aims to reduce this even further. Trudy added: “We have no waste
collections over weekends; on Monday mornings we would arrive on campus to overfl owing bins with food waste being a big problem due to the number of seagulls that pull waste out of bins. We installed 10 BigBelly bins to surround our Union and Library. The diff erence is huge – no more overfl owing bins as they hold seven times more and are seagull-proof.” Specially designed side panels have
upped the profi le of the bins, while encouraging students to actively seek out a nearby bin, rather than scat er
the rubbish around campus. Universities mirror the challenges most
global cities now face; demand for smart data solutions, need for bet er planning and reporting, new infrastructures, smart technology to help overcome the global competition for talent and increased campus population and pressure on existing infrastructures. The cost savings and
“The SmartBins can lead to a 70% reduction in
costs and 86% reduction in collections”
reduction in collections aff orded by the use of the BigBelly SmartBin help universities increase their environmental
credentials while reducing lit er and clearing public spaces. The CLEAN management system supports universities in achieving their sustainability goals, improving recycling and measuring performance/ waste streams. Other universities around the world
are singing the praises of the BigBelly SmartBin. Rob Gogan, Recycling & Waste Manager at Harvard University, said recently: “We like the bins because they can hold six to eight times more lit er than a non-compacting barrel. This means no unsightly lit er plus Harvard produces one quarter of the greenhouse gas from vehicle trips to service the barrels, less vehicle noise and air pollution, and fewer times that a truck has to disrupt pedestrian traffi c.” This is fast becoming the go-to
technology on campus, with future availability of Wi-Fi hotspots providing connectivity around the campus and the upcoming roll-out of displays for sharing information with students. The future is sustainable with the BigBelly SmartBin. UB
For more information please contact
info@bigbellysolar.co.uk or visit
www.bigbellysolar.co.uk. Tel: 0117 909 9584
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90