Bomb Proof Bins
November 6, 2007
A bin that costs £15,000 to produce and a further £3,000 to install, is apparently the solution to terrorism. OK, a slight exaggeration, but it is supposed to be bomb proof. In what’s supposed to be an attempt to help security concerns, the bins will also come fitted with an LCD screen to feature news and information about tube delays, potential terrorist threats and likely advertising to cover the cost of the most expensive set of bins ever to grace the pavements. The cost of the recycling units is intended to be recuperated by like minded businesses who also want to improve their image when it comes to recycling – hear that Apple?
I’m still dumbfounded how a bomb-proof bin is going to help. Since when has a terror alert sourced from a bin? And if anyone is planning one, they might wanna set their sights a little higher when they hear about this.
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