akarchitectes: the waste folder

‘the waste-folder’ in use at a picnic

‘the waste-folder’ is a compact, hand-held bin, which easily unfolds into a six-compartment device for garbage and recycling. designed by akarchitectes ‘the waste-folder’ adapts to any spontaneous event: picnics, barbecues or unexpected meetings. the design is literally a flat folder thin package made from paper and cardboard which can also be recycled after use.

sequence of use

the folder consists of six compartments

the design is easy to carry and literally is the size of a file folder

it easily fits into one’s bag

sequence of use: remove the paper band

strip away the paper tab unfold the folder

fan it open into a circle to reveal the six compartments

tear off the perforated top seam of the folder to detach the compartments for throwing away garbage and recycling

take out each section according to your needs

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