Utilities Tech Outlook Weekly Brief
Be first to read the latest tech news, Industry Leader's Insights, and CIO interviews of medium and large enterprises exclusively from Utilities Tech Outlook
A number of companies now produce smart waste bins with a variety of features. Many of them have sensors that monitor trash levels and notify users when they're at maximum capacity.
Fremont, CA: Previously, waste management methods have struggled with environmental sustainability. Even though there is still much space for growth, the process has become greener over time because of technological advancements.
Technology makes it easier to collect, process, and use waste, and new techniques and methods are constantly being developed. Waste management will become more sustainable as these advancements become more widespread.
Here are three cutting-edge technologies in use today:
AI Waste Sorting
Waste sorting errors can result in incorrect disposal and the loss of opportunities to recycle or reuse materials. Since less than 1 percent of waste is tracked, mistakes are more likely to happen. Manual tracking, on the other hand, is slow and costly, thus artificial intelligence (AI) is a potential alternative.
Machine vision and other AI technologies may aid automated systems in distinguishing between various types of waste. They can then sort it more efficiently and provide information about disposal activities in different areas. Companies will then ensure that they are recycling everything they can and avoiding potentially dangerous environmental errors.
Pneumatic Waste Collection
The majority of cities and communities depend on fossil fuel-powered trucks to collect garbage. Since this system can be unreliable and cause pollution, some cities have taken a different path.
Via a network of underground pneumatic tubes, they use vacuum suction to clear garbage bins. Because pneumatic tubes are operated by air compressors, they use very little energy. Since there are no trucks involved, there are no greenhouse gas emissions to worry about. These systems are also quicker than conventional disposal methods, allowing waste treatment facilities to sort garbage more efficiently.
Smart Waste Bins
A number of companies now produce intelligent waste bins with a variety of features. Many of them have sensors that monitor trash levels and notify users when they're at maximum capacity. This data can be used to monitor people's trash disposal habits and refine trash collection schedules, resulting in lower fuel consumption.
Some of these trash cans have interactive screens that help users better control their waste. They will instruct people on how to properly dispose of various objects or convey the environmental effect of such garbage.
See Also :- Top Utilities Tech Solution Companies
