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Several companies are now producing intelligent waste bins with a variety of functions. For example, many have sensors that detect trash levels and alert users when they are full. This data can assist people in tracking their disposal habits and optimizing trash pickup schedules, thereby reducing fuel consumption
Fremont, CA: Technology makes it easier to collect, sort, and use waste, and new tools and methods are constantly being developed. As a result, waste management will become more sustainable as these advancements become more common. Here are five of the most cutting-edge methods in use today.
Intelligent Waste Bins
Several companies are now producing intelligent waste bins with a variety of functions. For example, many have sensors that detect trash levels and alert users when they are full. This data can assist people in tracking their disposal habits and optimizing trash pickup schedules, thereby reducing fuel consumption.
Gasification of Plasma
Waste-to-energy processes divert waste from landfills and generate relatively green energy sources. Plasma gasification is one of the most recent and promising of these techniques. Plasma heats waste to extreme temperatures and convert it into usable gases such as hydrogen in this process.
Collection of Pneumatic Waste
Most cities and neighborhoods rely on trucks powered by fossil fuels to pick up trash. Because this system is inefficient and produces emissions, some areas have adopted a new approach. They use vacuum suction to empty garbage cans via an underground network of pneumatic tubes.
Fleet Management Software
Technology also provides a path forward for areas that rely on a traditional trash collection system. For example, standard in the logistics industry, fleet management technology can improve garbage collection. These systems optimize vehicle routes by utilizing a network of sensors and GPS data.
Artificial Intelligence Waste Sorting
AI applications such as machine vision can assist automated systems in distinguishing between different types of waste. They can then sort it more effectively and provide insights into the disposal practices of specific areas. Companies can then ensure that they recycle everything possible and avoid environmentally hazardous mistakes.
