A receptacle has a substantially flat sheet having a perimeter edge, a plurality of loops positioned adjacent the perimeter edge of the substantially flat sheet, and at least two strings coupled thereto. Each of the at least two strings has a first end and a second end so that when the first string is threaded through the plurality of loops, the first string first end is coupled to the first string second end or to the substantially flat sheet adjacent one another. Furthermore, when the second string is threaded through the plurality of loops the second string first end is coupled to the second string second end or to the substantially flat sheet adjacent one another. In various embodiments, the first string can be pulled relative to the second string to cause the perimeter edge to cinch forming a receptacle with an opening defined by the perimeter edge.

Systems, methods and devices are provided for transporting, tracking and managing waste or recyclable materials, which may include one or more devices for transporting waste or recyclable material, such a via a bin that comprises a base; and a collapsible sleeve movable between an open state and a collapsed state, wherein the collapsible sleeve in the open state interfaces in a nesting manner with the base to form a bin for receiving and transporting waste material.

Effective systems for separating, collecting and transferring organic waste from multi-unit residential buildings to deliver to composting centres are described which facilitate the reduction of contamination of the organic waste with non-compostable plastic bags. This is accomplished both by ensuring that the residents are constantly provided with compostable replacement bags for their kitchen caddies after each delivery of a bag by the resident to the recycling room, and through consistent marking that reminds residents of the system's requirements.

A method of collecting and processing organic waste material is disclosed, comprising, placing organic waste in an identifiable can liner, placing the can liner in a general waste stream, and at a later point in time removing the can liner from the waste stream while maintaining the integrity of the contents therein.

A disposable animal waste bag comprising a roll of plastic bags, the roll comprising: a) a plurality of tubular plastic bags comprising an opening, a first edge, a second edge, a closed third edge, a first side and a second side, comprising i. a plurality of starting bags, and ii. a plurality of final bags; and b) an indicator system comprising the plurality of final bags, wherein the indicator system indicates that the roll has only has the plurality of final bags remaining in the roll and that a new roll is needed.

A nested trash bag apparatus for creating a set of nested bags in a way where a set of inner bags is placed within an outer bag and when an inner bag is detached from the set, another inner bag is already in place and ready to use within a waste basket.

Systems and methods for determining shrinkage of a commodity sold by a store are provided which may include: identifying data indicative of a volume of the commodity, associating a label with a container that holds the commodity, collecting the label information with a reader and transmitting collected label information to at least one server, automatically determining data characterizing the material in the container, associating the label information and the data characterizing the material in the container, and determining performance data related to the commodity by comparing the data indicative of the volume of the commodity supplied to the store, the data indicative of the volume of the commodity sold by the store, and the data characterizing the material in the container.

A surface cleaning device designed for the safe collection and encapsulation of potentially harmful waste. It addresses the challenge of hygienically collecting waste from surfaces while preventing exposure to hazardous materials. The device features a hollow chamber (1) with an opening equipped with a first actuator and scooping member (5) that efficiently collects surface waste into disposable containment tube material (10) drawn over the chamber opening. A rotatable containment tube store (3) twists the tube around a pinch point created by the scooping actuator (5) during extension, sealing the waste into distinct compartments and ensuring containment. A second actuator (7) moves the disposable containment tube from the store. Repeat actions create multiple compartments within the tube, enhancing safety and efficiency. The primary use of this invention is in environments requiring the safe cleaning and disposal of hazardous waste, effectively isolating waste into sealed sections and minimizing risks associated with direct handling.

This permanent pliable wire-like addition to the basic disposable car garbage bag enables the garbage bag to be attached, secured and/or wrapped around anywhere in your car so your garbage doesn't have to be just in the front middle area of the car and other people in places like the back seat can have access to a garbage bag and it can be used, if scented, as an air freshener. The ancient disposable car garbage only fit around your automatic or manual gear shift and that created problems or hindered movement of the gear shift and to some people not very aesthetically pleasing to have a disposable garbage bag, solely, in that particular area.

Systems, methods and devices are provided for transporting, tracking and managing waste or recyclable materials, which may include one or more devices for transporting waste or recyclable material. The device may comprise a base; and a collapsible sleeve movable between an open state and a collapsed state, wherein the collapsible sleeve in the open state interfaces in a nesting manner with the base to form a bin for receiving and transporting waste material.