Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (NAPSA)—When homeowners compact their household trash, they can significantly reduce their number of trips to the curb and the landfill. Studies show that by compacting household trash, the average family can produce 80 percent less waste by volume. By reducing the volume for garbage pickup, trash compactors provide a cost savings if you pay per load and also reduce transportation costs for garbage collection companies. Reducing the volume of trash also helps the environment by using less space - in landfills. At the top of the list, with a compaction ratio of 6-to-1, are the Broan Elite models. These are not only more efficient and easier to use, they feature excellent performance with a % horsepower motor and a storage capacity of 1.5 cubic feet. The Broan Elite XE is manu- factured with anti-microbial protection. This provides consumers with an added level of protection and cleanliness by continuously fighting the growth of bacteria in the kitchen. The units also feature insulated and sealed doors, which reduce the compacting sound. In Trash compactors help to lighten the load on local landfills and reduce the volume for garbage pickup, which provides a cost savings for consumers who pay by the load. addition, they have fully integrated doors with hidden controls and child safety locks. The compactors are available in classic black, white, stainless steel or custom door models to complement a variety of kitchen decor. To learn more about trash compactors, visit www.Broan.com.