Solar-powered trashcan lid insert gets rid of garbage stink

T2Covered by 1 source · first reported by Phys.org / ScienceDaily (tech) at 01 Oct, 15:40 UTC

Garbage left outside starts smelling unpleasant very quickly, especially in warm, humid climates that accelerate food decay. In ACS' Environmental Science & Technology, researchers report a solar-powered lid insert that fits onto standard wheeled trash bins and helps combat the stench. In tests…