There’s a good reason that humans damage the environment: they make trash. Everywhere people go, they leave waste behind. In areas with a lot of tourism and a lot of people, human waste is a huge problem. Such is the case along the Mexican coastline, where tourists frequently flock. And now, you know the backstory of Tetra Pak in Tulum, Mexico.
It is a lovely spot with a simple and not unattractive building. It’s also a waste recycling station used for storing and sorting various waste materials. It’s one of many such stations that are going to be placed in tourist areas where waste is becoming a problem. And as environmentalists will tell you, waste is pretty much a problem everywhere.
Additionally, the design is made to be shipped in pieces and assembled on-site. The main structure is made of metal and covered with sheets made from recycled materials. Lattice panels made with the same recycled material are integrated into the design. The roof is palm thatch assembled by local artists.
Furthermore, there are two models for this easy-assemble recycling station. One is more cylindrical and has eight different compartments. There is also a linear version with six material compartments. Each one has an access door to enable the collection of recyclable materials deposited into the waste station.
It is a simple structure and an elegant solution to a common problem. And because the structure itself is made with recycled materials, it’s also a reminder of why waste disposal matters and how responsible waste disposal can help change the world for the better. Good disposal and reuse of waste is all captured in the simple, highly effective design.
Human waste is a problem, but every problem has a solution. This easy-to-assemble design is a great solution to the problems facing Mexico. It may just be a solution that places all around the world can follow.
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