A lawn refuse bag insert includes a bag stand having a top stand end and a bottom stand end, the bag stand includes an end wall and a first side wall, the first side wall is hingedly coupled to the end wall, the first side wall defining a slot, the slot defining a retainer tab, a finger opening; a first rake detachably coupled to the bag stand; wherein the lawn refuse bag is configurable in a blank configuration and an erect configuration, and wherein each of the walls are disposed in a vertical orientation in the erected configuration.

A lawn refuse bag insert includes a rear wall disposed at a rear end of the lawn refuse bag insert; a first side wall hingedly coupled to the rear wall at a first side of the lawn refuse bag insert; and a second side wall hingedly coupled to the rear wall at a second side of the lawn refuse bag insert opposite the first side wherein a top edge of the lawn refuse bag insert is disposed at a top end of the lawn refuse bag insert, and wherein the top edge is substantially U-shaped.

A foldable tarp apparatus with enhanced strength to collect trimmed leaves and branches of a plant for a disposal is provided. The tarp apparatus includes a foldable circular sheet having a central opening and an outer edge, the circular sheet having a slit extending from an edge of the central opening to the outer edge of the circular sheet, and a plurality of spine members coupled to the circular sheet, each spine member extending radially on the circular sheet and positioned equidistant from adjacent spine members. The central opening of the circular sheet receives the base of the plant therethrough to secure the circular sheet on the ground area surrounding the plant, thereby permitting the circular sheet to collect the trimmed leaves and branches of the plant.

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.

A method for transporting goods on a pallet, where the pallet may be reversibly converted to a bin for the collection of waste and/or recyclable material. The pallet may include a base with side walls and a collapsible sleeve wherein, if the collapsible sleeve is open and joined to the base, the collapsible sleeve, with the base, forms a bin. Goods are transported on the pallet. After unloading the pallets and removing the goods, the pallet may be converted to a bin. Waste or recyclable material may be placed in the bin and transported away. After removing the material in the bin and cleaning the bin, the bin may be collapsed back into a pallet for the transportation of goods.

A device for transporting waste or recyclable material is disclosed. The device can include a base with at least one temporary attachment mechanism to secure a collapsible sleeve in an open state to the base. The device may further include a collapsible sleeve movable between an open state and a collapsed state, the collapsible sleeve including at least one opening for interfacing with the at least one temporary attachment mechanism to secure the collapsible sleeve in an open state to the base, thus forming a bin for receiving and transporting waste or recyclable material.

A method of tracking food donations including, at a first location, collecting, in a bin, a collection of food, wherein the bin is associated with the first location and, at a second location, capturing an image of the collected food. The method may also include determining, based on the image, at least one parameter of the collected food, and, based on the at least one parameter, determining whether the food is in compliance with food donation regulations. If the collected food is in compliance with regulations, further determining that the collected food is be donated, determining a quantity of the food to be donated, and documenting the quantity of the food to be donated.

A container opening support system, including an annular member and a securement assembly, positionable inside of an open end of a flexible membrane.

A container opening support system, including an annular member and a securement assembly, positionable inside of an open end of a flexible membrane.

Disclosed is a hygiene accessory for a passenger seat of a passenger-transport device, including a waste container and a unit for hanging from the passenger seat formed by a hanging collar defining an aperture for passing waste. The hanging collar is suitable for being held around a cup-holder opening of a passenger seat and for supporting the waste container, which extends into the cup-holder opening under the aperture for passing waste and is kept concertinaed under the hanging collar prior to use by a temporary attachment suitable for allowing the container to unfold downwardly. Also disclosed is a method for maintaining a passenger-transport device by way of hygiene accessories as disclosed.