Plastic waste is a critical global issue, with over 400 million tons produced annually and only 9% effectively recycled. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing waste management by improving sorting accuracy, reducing contamination, and optimizing operations. Here are five innovative AI tools making strides against plastic waste:
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AMP Robotics: This AI-driven system sorts plastic types like PET and HDPE at over 80 items per minute, reducing contamination by 85%.
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Greyparrot: Utilizing computer vision, Greyparrot analyzes waste streams in real-time, achieving over 95% material purity and offering insights for better packaging design.
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Tomra: This system combines AI with advanced sensors to detect contaminants, delivering 95% purity in recycled materials and enhancing reuse possibilities in industries like automotive.
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Intuitive AI’s Oscar Sort: With 96% accuracy in sorting, Oscar minimizes errors at smart bins, which decreases collection trips by up to 35%.
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RePurpose Global: Their AI platform tracks materials and enhances compliance, optimizing the recycling process and reducing contamination by 25-30%.
These technologies are pivotal in tackling plastic waste effectively.
