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That's 'recycled' bins, not 'recycling' bins. Even here at SmartPlanet we recognise that some things will need to be put into a normal bin -- but even those could double up for recycling. But the question is: why should that bin be made from nasty plastics or increasingly rare metals? There are alternatives out there, and some are quite stylish. Click on to see my four faves.
Mini swing bin
Made from 100 per cent recycled plastic, the mini swing bin is good for under a desk or the bathroom, since it's only got a five-litre capacity and you don't want to be emptying it too often. It's available from Ecocentric for £7.

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