Batteries don’t go in the recycling or the trash. You need to take special steps to dispose of them, such as finding ...

Robots are taking over the dirty work of sorting through our trash and turning it into valuable resources. And not just any robots, but smart robots that use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify ...

At AMP, a company that builds artificial intelligence-powered recycling systems, founder Matanya Horowitz has another way of describing the material: “That’s our data, that’s our fuel,” he said. “But ...

Artificial intelligence and automation are impacting some jobs that humans don't always want to do. Robots are being used to sort through waste at recycling centers to combat worker shortages. In some ...

A simple online game can teach people to more accurately sort waste -- with lasting results, a new study has found. Study participants who played the game received immediate feedback on their sorting ...

Changing markets and confusion over what can be thrown in recycling bins has forced some communities to rethink or even suspend their recycling programs. But many more recycling programs are working ...

AI and spectroscopy enhance plastic recycling sorting accuracy and efficiency for sustainable manufacturing practices.

“Collection will be interrupted for over 180,000 houses this year,” said waste diversion specialist Aidan Fernandes. “If your ...