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How AI is transforming the recycling industry! ♻ In our latest episode of the Plastic Recycling Podcast, we dive into how AI and robotics are not just buzzwords—they're becoming essential tools in navigating complex recycling regulations like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). What stood out to us in the conversation with Apurba Pradhan from EverestLabs.AI 👇 1️⃣ Precision Like Never Before: AI can now identify and sort plastics with up to 97% accuracy. This isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a game changer for anyone concerned with material quality and compliance. 2️⃣ Future-Proofing Your Business: With new regulations popping up globally, AI is helping companies not only meet but anticipate compliance standards. A system that tracks and optimizes your recycling processes, ensuring you’re always a step ahead. 3️⃣ Stabilizing Prices and Supply: One of the most intriguing aspects? AI’s ability to adapt sorting processes based on market demand. This flexibility can stabilize the prices of recycled materials and ensure a reliable supply, making your business more resilient in the face of market fluctuations. 4️⃣ Real Impact, Real Stories: Facilities integrating AI have seen dramatic improvements in their recycling rates. This isn’t just theory—this is happening right now, and the results are impressive. If you're as fascinated by the intersection of technology and sustainability as we are, this conversation is a must-listen. 🎙 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dNgT39Kz 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dvitFPQN 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d-duZfTR Join us for these valuable insights! #RecyclingRevolution #AIEmpowered #SustainabilityTech #CircularEconomy #EPR #PlasticRecyclingPodcast

🌎 It's #EarthDay today: the perfect day to share some insights on how companies can use decision intelligence to drive sustainability initiatives in their logistics operations. ✒ In his contribution to the LogisticsMatter blog Matthew Bunce, Decision Intelligence Engagement Principal at Aera Technology writes: 🌱 "Improving logistics decisions to support sustainability is only achievable through transformative decision intelligence technologies that improve and accelerate decisions—and teams willing to test and learn to drive their adoption." 👇 Find out more in the article below. 👇 #️⃣ #EarthDay #Sustainability #Logistics #AI #MachineLearning ———————— 🚛🛫🚢🚂📦 LogisticsMatter: Blog on Trends and Innovations in Supply Chain and Logistics. The Does Logistics Matter? Podcast is part of LogisticsMatter, the thought leadership platform for the supply chain and logistics industries.   🎙Founder Martijn Graat talks to thought leaders and innovators from the industry. ➡️ Follow LogisticsMatter to stay updated on new episodes and blogs 🌐 Visit LogisticsMatter.com for more information on the podcast and the latest trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics.

Sustainability, energy, discussion, packaging, and smart manufacturing. Dave Griffith - this episode hits almost everything I built JPiller Design and Consulting and JPiller Packaging to Support. Folks, you need to listen to Manufacturing Hub Network. But right now my top recommend is this episode.

"Regenerative models are the key to the future of the textile industry.” Steffen Gerlach, our Founder and CEO, joined David Pinzauti & Sebastian Flock on the Regenerativ & Digital podcast to discuss how we're scaling our circular business model in the textile industry. Want to know how we’re preparing for Series A, winning awards, and running successful pilot projects? Or how our three-stage recycling process and digital innovations are shaping the future? Find the link to the full episode in the comments! #circularfashion #circulartextiles #textilerecycling

"MFC has multiple sustainability benefits: It enables reducing the weight and the volume of the packaging. Through this, the efficiency of the fibre is improved, which means that less wood needs to be harvested and the transportation carbon footprint is reduced." In our latest Sustainability Perspectives podcast, the experts from Stora Enso discuss microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) as an innovation that enables lightweight paperboard. Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Kati Ekman, Tuomas Puonti and Mateo Saavedra del Oso about MFC, its role in lightweighting and how it supports the efficient use of fibres. https://lnkd.in/defvdDfx

The twists and turns of climate solutions. Does it really makes scents? (eek!) Somehow obscenely cool! The energy/CO2 offsets to DAC the CO2 and convert to the alcohol in this climate cool scent, are likely marginal at best. That said, if it grabs the attention that the crisis needs, makes people ponder their part in the problem and changes behaviour, then just be careful of a wash and a scrub with green! Perhaps an interesting target on type. If it plays to the culture of cool in the investor sphere and flows funds into the climate space, then maybe the hussle in high end scents and aqua is worth it? Feels a little out of wack and hard to square with a just transition! But then different solutions will have to play to different strokes for different folks, to get everybody on board. #climateaction #naturepositive #climatesolutions #anthropocenewoes

"It's an amazing technology, it saves so much time!" Alfonso Chico de Guzman is full of praise for the Nofence virtual fencing system he recently implemented this year on his farm. I'm always very cautious with techno-optimism, but this is a great example of how technology can help farmers gain time & money. What do you think? Which other technologies out there have the power to help farmers make a better living while transitioning to regenerative systems? 🎧 Listen to the full conversation about Alfonso's regenerative transition at La Junquera Farm on the Deep Seed podcast ✨ (Link in comments below)

Demand for batteries is growing exponentially, driven by the shift to electrification and the development in consumer electronics. At the same time, the regulatory landscape for battery production, recycling, and reuse is rapidly developing across regions. As a result recycling and reuse of batteries and the need for underlying data infrastructures is gaining momentum.   In the latest episode of #TheCircularCoffeeBreak podcast, I had the opportunity to talk with Harri Nieminen, Co-creation Manager and Head of the SIX project at VTT, about battery life-cycle data utilization.   In the conversation we cover a lot of ground, from understanding the basic principles of optimizing the life cycle of batteries in heavy machinery to discussing business models and incentives that encourage companies to participate in sustainable battery life-cycle practices and beyond.   There is currently a lot happening around data for circularity and more concretely the digital battery passport that will be a key enabler in our journey towards a circular economy.   Head over to Spotify or your favorite podcast platform and check out the latest episode of the Circular Coffee Break podcast: https://lnkd.in/dcptFmVC   #circulareconomy #podcast #circularity #circularpractice #innovation #batteries #sustainableindustry #datasharing #digitalbatterypassport

The Best and Worst thing we ever invented "Plastic and AI" In the annals of human innovation, few creations rival the impact of plastic. Initially hailed as a marvel, it revolutionized countless industries, offering convenience, affordability, and versatility. Its rise epitomized progress, transforming manufacturing, packaging, and consumer goods. Yet, woven within its success lies a tale of unintended consequences. The convenience of plastic soon gave way to its ubiquity, permeating every aspect of modern life. Its durability became a curse as discarded plastic found its way into oceans, landfills, and ecosystems worldwide. The environmental toll mounted, with marine life suffocating on plastic debris, and ecosystems reeling from contamination. Plastic, once celebrated for its convenience, emerged as an ecological scourge, a symbol of human shortsightedness. Fast forward to the present, where another innovation looms on the horizon: artificial intelligence (AI). Like plastic, AI promises transformative benefits, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and convenience. Its potential knows few bounds, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to transportation. Yet, beneath the surface lies a familiar pattern. As AI integrates deeper into daily life, concerns arise about its unchecked proliferation. Just as plastic inundated the environment, AI threatens to permeate every facet of existence, from work to leisure. The allure of automation and optimization may blind us to the risks, as we surrender decision-making to algorithms and machines. The parallels between plastic and AI are striking. Both embody the human quest for progress and innovation, yet both carry unforeseen consequences. The over-reliance on AI mirrors the heedless embrace of plastic, setting the stage for a crisis of similar magnitude. The ramifications extend beyond environmental degradation, encompassing societal and cultural shifts. Just as plastic altered consumption patterns and waste management practices, AI threatens to reshape human interaction, creativity, and autonomy. The specter of a future devoid of innovation looms large, as reliance on AI stifles human ingenuity and resilience. In this narrative, plastic and AI emerge as cautionary tales, reminders of the perils of unchecked innovation. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, we must heed these lessons, tempering our enthusiasm with foresight and responsibility. Only then can we harness the power of innovation without succumbing to its unintended consequences. #science #humanity #climatechange #artificialintelligence #datascience #machinelearning

How does AI affect sustainability in packaging, creating a robust circular economy for a greener Europe❓ 👉 At the forefront, TOMRA introduces GAINnext, an AI-powered sorting technology that distinguishes between food and non-food contact plastics with unprecedented accuracy. Using deep learning, this system is capable of identifying materials that traditional sensors struggle with, ensuring over 95% purity in recycled plastics. This breakthrough is vital for meeting stringent regulations and customer demands for higher-quality recyclables. Among the first customers for the new applications are plants like that of Berry Circular Polymers in Leamington Spa, Viridor Avonmouth in Bristol, which is the largest multi-polymer plant in the United Kingdom, and the French Nord Pal Plast plant in Lesquin, which belongs to the globally active Dentis group. 🔄 Additionally, partnerships like Tomra's with PolyPerception are enhancing AI's role in recycling by monitoring waste streams and optimizing sorting processes. These AI advancements are not only increasing efficiency but are also setting new standards in the recycling industry by enabling finer sorting capabilities and better material recovery. ♻️ As Europe tightens environmental regulations, these AI solutions are more crucial than ever, helping meet the goals of a sustainable, waste-free future. 👉 Learn more about the huge advantages of AI in packaging in our Tigthly Packed post: 🇩🇪https://bit.ly/3xKfJg9 🇬🇧https://bit.ly/3UcApVN #tightlypacked #interpack #circulareconomy #aipackaging #circulareconomy #innovationinpackaging #packaging