Very stylish and well made. Much more practical than a foot pedal bin, which is not a smart idea for anyone with disability issues like me. It takes the lightest of touches for the lid to pop up and the mechanism seems to be very strong. 

I have compared brabantia bins with cheaper competitors and the difference is in the quality of the pop up mechanism and the strength of the plastic components. Brabantia bins are more expensive but you won't need to buy twice - you get what you pay for. I found this bin cheaper on Wayfair than any other site on the internet.