SimpleHuman Sensor Can

"Awesome" isn't a word normally used to describe a trash can (not even if it's R2-D2), but the SimpleHuman Sensor Trash Can ($200) is exactly that — awesome. This brushed stainless-steel beauty features a recessed sensor zone that provides hands-free opening and closing by just placing your foot towards the bottom of the can. A hold button keeps the lid open for extended jobs. It works with any standard tall kitchen trash bags and is powered by six D batteries. We haven't had ours long enough to report on the battery life, but SimpleHuman also sells a power adapter so you can operate the can battery-free indefinitely.