How New Technologies are Changing Recycling

Recycling is getting a big boost from new and exciting technologies. Here’s how they are making things better:

1. AI and Machine Learning:

   • These tools help sort items more accurately, which means more stuff can be recycled.
   • With AI, sorting can be up to 30% faster and it can reduce the amount of mixed materials by 53%, making it easier to recycle.

2. Robotics:

   • Robots are stepping in to help sort materials quickly.
   • For example, they can handle 30 tons of recyclable materials every hour!

3. Blockchain:

   • This technology helps keep track of recycling processes.
   • Studies show that using blockchain can make recycling more transparent by 40%. This means people can better see how recycling is done.

4. Chemical Recycling:

   • This method takes care of plastics that regular recycling can't manage.
   • It could boost recycling rates by up to 90% for some types of materials.

These innovative technologies are making recycling easier and more effective, showing that we can all contribute to a cleaner planet!