EverestLabs Harnesses AI Robots To Sort More Recyclables Per Minute
For original article, click here. AI “can” be a good thing. As in a robot that uses the technology to sort aluminum cans with at least 80% accuracy, picking out recyclables on a conveyor belt at a rate of 60 cans per minute. “We tell customers we can guarantee 80 (percent), but we’re seeing north […]
NWRA Announces 2023 Recycling Awards Recipients
For original article, click here. The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) announced its 2023 Recycling Awards recipients, recognizing innovators and leaders in its industry. Awards in four categories were given to companies that have made substantial contributions to U.S. recycling through partnerships, public education, and innovations in recycling facilities. Winners were selected by a […]
It Might Be Controversial, But AI Could Help Create A Greener Future
For original article, click here. It used to just be a term exclusively reserved for technology correspondents, but now barely a day goes by without artificial intelligence (AI) making the headlines in some way, or another. Last week, a statement published by the Center for AI Safety warned it could lead to the extinction of […]
EverestLabs Reports Increased AI and Robotics Adoption by Leading Material Recovery and Reprocessing Facilities
For original article click here. Republic Services, Pioneer Recycling Services, KW Plastics, Universal Waste Systems (UWS), Sims Municipal Recycling (SMR) amongst leading recyclers expanding with EverestLabs’ RecycleOS AI and robotics fleet to achieve 2-3X higher recovery while lowering costs by 50% FREMONT, Calif., May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EverestLabs, developer of RecycleOS, the first AI-enabled […]
Sunnyvale Bay Counties SMaRT Station Materials Recovery Facility Expands Use of EverestLabs’ RecycleOS Solutions to Improve Recycling Effectiveness
For original article click here. SUNNYVALE, Calif. — The Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station (SMaRT Station®) announced it would complete the installation of additional EverestLabs RecycleOS SM-powered robotics to aid in quality control by the end of July 2022.The recycling center is part of Bay Counties SMaRT Inc., serving Mountain View and Sunnyvale, California, processing 7,500 […]
Making an Impact: It Takes a Village
By BGV Operating Partner Ron Sege While on holiday in India, Jagadeesh Ambati (JD) turned to his wife who was gazing at the huge piles of trash and debris strewn across the sides of the road. “Waste management is such an enormous problem here,” Jen quipped, “but it’s pretty bad all around the world, even […]