How Artificial Intelligence is Helping to Reduce Recycling Contamination

How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping to Reduce Recycling Contamination

Published Online: November 2, 2024

Written by: Dean Liappas

"Combatting contamination in waste management requires a holistic approach, with innovation at every touchpoint. By leveraging technology from the initial point of disposal to the materials recovery facility, it is possible to gain more insights into disposal patterns, increase diversion rates and promote more sustainable practices.

Contamination in commercial waste and recycling continues to be a concern as landfill levels reach all-time highs. A single contaminated material can end up sending an entire load of recyclables to the landfill and leave a business with costly contamination fees. This can undermine recycling efforts and increase operational costs. Course-correcting at various points in the waste stream through advancements in waste technology is the most effective way to improve sorting efficiency, reduce contamination rates ,and drive down emission rates. ..."

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