RSS 2.0Sharpsafe Is Needle Disposal System
February 19, 2008
The Sharpsafe, designed by Alicia Mintzes, is a public needle disposal system for intravenous drug users. It is also designed to be strong and nonthreatening:
Sharpsafe is designed with a familiar street furniture language that enables it to fit into public spaces as a distinctive yet non-threatening entity.
The material strength and form design increases safety and durability, reducing break-ins and misuse.
To facilitate servicing and reduce overfilling, a solar powered ultrasonic distance sensor system measures and records bin levels, alerting service staff when bin is nearing capacity.
More pictures after the jump.
This could be a good idea… or a bad one. You decide. Leave a comment. Discuss.
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19 Feb 2008 - 13:03
This is stupid. The last thing we need is another resource for drug users.
19 Feb 2008 - 13:04
^ You are retarded. this keeps the spread of things like HIV down
19 Feb 2008 - 13:05
i agree with sarah. bad idea