Current estimates show that the machine has the ability to shred enough brass to earn between $370,000 and $400,000 each quarter for the foreseeable future.

The machine is designed for quick, manual dry cleaning. Experience has shown that this takes approximately 15 minutes. The system is designed to fit seamlessly into the production line.

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, a staggering 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted each year, costing the global economy $1 trillion.

01-30-2014 IMPACT This Vending Machine Sells Fresh Salads Instead Of Junk Food Chicago’s Garvey Food Court has a McDonald’s, a Dunkin Donuts and a vending machine that sells kale.

[This post has been updated: April 5, 2013 6:11 P.M. A previous version of this post said the burritos in the burrito vending machine are frozen. They are not frozen. ] ...