The landfills are full! We're about to be up to our ears in trash! The world needs a better trash compactor. It should be simple, inexpensive, quiet, compact, and safe. It can either be manually...

The landfills are full! We're about to be up to our ears in trash! The world needs a better trash compactor. It should be simple, inexpensive, quiet, compact, and safe. It can either be manually powered or motorized, but manual operation is preferred to keep the cost down. The device must be stable, effective, and safe for the operator.