Rake and Take to Compost

The title says it all. The Rake and Take is a cardboard composter. Instead of filling plastic trash bags, rake leaves into into the Rake and Take, compact them and compost them or leave them for city pick-up. Much "greener" than those nasty plastic bags.

Anyone can make one. Needed supplies: two sheets of cardboard (old refriedgerator boxes work well) at least 40"³ X 60"³ in size, a T-square, pencil and exacto knife, and 45 minutes.

Rake up a big pile of leaves. Guide the leaves into the triangular opening. The rake fits snugly into the sides of the box, allowing for efficient compacting. The slot allows the rake to push leaves to the back of the container.

Source: yankodesign.comAdded: 6 November 2008