CAT crusher

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Powys, Wales, is Europe's leading Eco-Centre offering practical solutions to climate change, pollution and waste of resources. The CAT, open to visitors 7 days a week, addresses every aspect of the average lifestyle including renewable energy, environmental building techniques, energy efficiency, organic growing and alternative sewage systems. There is a small community living at the centre who are experimenting with alternative ways of living and putting their co-operative and environmental ideas into action. The online shop is packed with alternative goodies and ideas including their best seller: a can and bottle crusher (£14.99). It's made of 100% recycled plastic and crushes empty plastic bottles, juice cartons, drink cans etc, to 1/4 of their original size and is safe for children to use. (Ian Harris).