Today, pre-sorting waste and recycling at home is a key requirement for effectively recycling all the resources contained in standard domestic waste. However, domestic waste usually comprises a myriad of different materials that are difficult to separate, so people often improvise managing the waste by using a clutter of extra bins and containers. The Totem waste separation unit responds to this problem with a formal and functionally sophisticated concept that offers many separation options in one object. The openness and flexibility of this system is particularly innovative as it allows for individual user configurations to adapt to different people’s needs. Featuring a footprint that is comparable to most conventional kitchen bins, Totem delivers a multifunctional solution offering much more capacity for advanced waste separation. The unit comprises a large 36-litre general waste compartment including an odour filter cleverly integrated in the lid, as well as a multi-purpose drawer featuring a removable liner, a divider and carrier bag hooks that lend themselves to easily separating different types of recycling. Also included is a food waste caddy, specially designed to fit into the general waste compartment or the multi-purpose drawer. The wheeled base and rear handle allow Totem to be easily moved and placed where needed. Thanks to its clear design arrangement, this waste bin blends well into almost any kitchen environment, lending the act of separating waste a sense of novel, contemporary ease.