A report from ISWA released in October 2019 is Aimed at Getting the Waste Management industry prepared for the oncoming 4th Industrial Revolution. The 4th industrial revolution is expected to drastically change the way humans live and the way our systems operate in a way that is non-linear and, in return, more difficult to predict and regulate
Read MoreAMP Robotics, based outside of Boulder, CO, uses an intelligent robotics system to create positive change in the recycling industry. The AI robots perform physical tasks that have been largely performed by humans like sorting, picking, and moving materials. The AMP Cortex applies technology that simulates the brain, eyes, and hands to separate recycling from waste.
Read MoreCompanies all over the world are changing the way they interact with the natural world. From recycling coffee grounds to zero-waste grocery stores, people of the world are mitigating and adapting to climate change and acting sustainably. Nearly all of the top 10 best recycling countries are in Europe, according to a study conducted by Eunomia. We can learn a lot about what works there and how we may implement similar systems. The United States currently ranks 25th.
Read MoreMalaysia is another country in Asia to reject plastic waste from the west. As a result of China’s decision to stop accepting plastic waste from the United States and others, 7 Million tons per year have been interrupted.
Read MoreThe recycling industry is going through changes. China made the decision in 2018 to no longer accept recyclables that are deemed contaminated. This resulted in much of the world’s recycling no longer being accepted.
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