We found it!!!
So, I’ve been on a three year long search for the perfect container for the greenLockers program. Earlier this summer I was inspired by my son’s laundry hamper (I know. . . a bit strange, but stay with me), which I thought might be a template for the containers that we need.
Remember, there were many attributes that these containers needed to have:
1. Lite - so they could be shipped easily across the country, and could be carried by students of all ages
2. Big enough – so that they could hold a lot of materials
3. Very strong – so that they could take the rough nature of students in schools handling them, as well as the countless sharp objects, heavy books, etc… that are going to be tossed into them, and than dragged down to the sorting area.
4. Noticeable – they need to be able to catch students attention, and yet NOT LOOK LIKE A TRASHCAN or even a regular recycling container.
5. Collapseable – so that they can be easily stored in smaller spaces, as well as to help with shipping
6. Capable of having printed logos on it – not only for greenLockers but for a corporate sponsor
7. Last but not least. . . Cheap - this is a big one for obviously reasons – we wanted it to be below $10 a piece.
Getting all of these was a tremendous feat, which is why we are so excited to show you.
This container is lime green, made out of 600D outdoor canvas, weighs around 2lbs, can hold over 80 lbs, should last 8-10 years, capable of 2 full color logos printed right into the canvas itself, can flatten to only 3 inches tall. . . . . oh, and all that for around $8 (our maufacturer has really helped us out on this!!!)
** now we are just trying to raise AT LEAST $8,000 so that we can order them for this next year. Orders are due on Decemeber 1st – 3 weeks!!! We are also loooking for corporate sponsors for the logo on the other side – click DONATE NOW if interested! All donations are tax-deductible!
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