Gelman's Big Belly

You must be totally confused by this title. Has Gelman been consuming students' snacks? Or computers? In truth, there have been a few computer snatchers around campus lately but mostly due to people leaving their stuff alone in Gelman while they go get coffee or run back to get another book from their rooms. It's always smart to bring stuff with you. But what I'm really talking about is..

The new Gelman Big Belly Trash Compactor! This solar powered big guy is on loan for a few weeks as GW tries it out to see how it will help cut down costs. The Office of Sustainability has been backing this adventure after Green GW has been after the university to install them. This is a test run and so far has been successful, as the people who empty the trash bins on campus usually empty cans twice a day and with this contraption, only have to empty it twice a week!

Picture of the trio system in place at Harvard and other schools

The Big Belly Solar intelligent waste collection system lowers operating costs, fuel consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions associated with the waste collection process- by up to 80%! It has been super effective at schools such as Harvard who have had it installed.

Check out this Video about the Big Belly Trash Compactors on YouTube to see it in action :)
Questions? Comments? marisaw@gwmail.gwu.edu
- Marisa