Crusher / compactor Compacto

The manufacturer of the Compacto says it reduces the volume of packaging by up to 80%. The actual space saved depends on the packaging: it's significant for cans and thin-walled bottles, and smaller for thick jugs.

The result: your recycling bin fills up more slowly, storage is easier, and you make fewer trips to the recycling drop-off.

The Compacto is made from recycled plastic, as part of a commitment to reducing waste and consuming responsibly.

It's the perfect companion to composting: your food scraps go into the composter, and your packaging takes up less room in the recycling. It comes with a 2-year warranty from Moutta Farm.

No electricity or batteries needed: the Compacto works using foot power alone. Place the packaging on the compactor, lower the bar, then press down with your foot, and the packaging shrinks in volume in an instant.

Simple and sturdy, it's made for everyday use, right next to your recycling bin.

Simply follow your local recycling program's guidelines: some ask for bottles to be crushed from top to bottom, while others prefer that they not be completely flattened, so the machines at the sorting facility can recognize them. The Compacto lets you control how much pressure you apply with your foot.

Either way, screw the cap back onto the crushed bottle and never nest packaging items inside one another.