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Collaboration in action 🙌 What better way to showcase the power of partnership than being shortlisted TOGETHER for an award? We're proud to be recognised alongside our long-standing partners and early supporters, SUEZ UK and Smart Environmental Support Services, for "AI or Technology of the Year" at the letsrecycle.com Awards for Excellence. From day one, close collaboration has been at the core of everything we do. It’s what enables us to build innovative solutions that directly tackle the industry's most pressing challenges and deliver real impact. We can’t wait to celebrate on May 1st with all the brilliant finalists who are helping move the industry forward and to share this special moment with our incredible partners! #Collaboration #Innovation #AFE2025

Ever wonder why some facilities consistently outperform others? The secret isn't working harder, it's working smarter with AI. We've helped multiple MRFs implement Computer Vision solutions, and they all ask the same question: "Is this going to be complicated?" 🫠 Our answer every time: not with the right partner and if you ask the right questions. Our approach has facilities up and running in under a month, seeing major improvements in recovery rates and reduction in contamination. But we know the whole process can still be intimidating, so we have put together a guide to help you implement Computer Vision in your MRF... stress-free. Link below 👇. What's your biggest AI, Robotics or Computer Vision concern right now? Drop it in the comments, and we'll answer it. #WasteManagement #AI #Recycling #ComputerVision

Amsterdam, here we come! 🇳🇱 Next week the Sorted team will be at #PRSE2025 in Amsterdam and we are excited to meet many of you there. Whether you want to discuss how our AI-powered solutions are helping MRFs, have questions about your specific use case or are curious about our upcoming innovations, we’ll answer all your questions. Simply book a meeting with us 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCe2Kgrs

Did you know that AI could help you uncover new revenue streams in your MRF? That’s what two of our customers experienced when they started using Sorted. With thousands of tons of waste going through their MRFs every year, identifying every shift in material composition as it happens was challenging, resulting in missing out on potential extra revenue. And in a context where MRFs are under significant pressure to increase profitability, missing these opportunities adds avoidable pressure. Thanks to our insights, Suez successfully introduced a new Eddy current to recover missing ali cans, while The NWH Group quickly seized the opportunity to extract aluminium cans and hard plastics (mainly HDPE and PET). The result? Higher recovery rates and a substantial boost to their bottom line. This could be your story too. Get in touch to learn how AI can help you improve your recovery rates. #WasteManagement #Recycling #AI

♻️ A new era for plastics circularity? These 70+ Startups think so While no single solution will solve the plastic crisis, bold startups are redefining the way we handle plastic waste. From cutting-edge chemical recycling to AI-driven material sorting, enzyme-based recycling technologies, and advanced waste-to-value marketplaces, these companies are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in plastic circularity. Here at HackSummit, we tracked 72 companies around the globe working tirelessly to reduce plastic waste and create a more circular future. Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/ecsn658T With: Breaking Sorted iMicrobes | Industrial Microbes Protein Evolution Greyparrot Empower.eco Birch Biosciences Epoch Biodesign Scindo Samsara Eco Enzycle CARBIOS CICLA 3D CLUBZERØ EcoCycle Labs i-Foria Italia ReVentas FloatSync. Cirplus TerraCycle PCX Oceanworks® RESYCURE Source Green Arena Recycling Industry Block solutions Oy ByFusion Conceptos Plasticos S.A.S. EcoBricks Ltd GEXT Kubik, Inc. TileGreen Polycare Terratico j.s.a. Gjenge_Makers Takataka Plastics BioBTX BRADAM Energies Co-Energy Ltd.

Anyone who has visited a MRF knows the truth: working on a sorting line is tough. That's why we're proud of our partnership with Smart Environmental Support Services to make day-to-day sorting operations a little bit easier. Through the installation of Sorted Light in MRFs, SmartSolution and picking teams have experienced: 👷 Simplified training In an industry with high turnover, our partnership helps train workers more efficiently and reduces learning curves and training costs. 🎯 Enhanced accuracy Our computer vision technology provides precise guidance to workers, enabling better material recovery and sorting quality. 📈 Improved performance and pick rates Sorted Light makes picks easier to identify, resulting in up to 50% increase in pick rates and enabling workers to focus on high-value materials, improving the recovered value. 📊 Data-driven management Real-time metrics allow SmartSolutions to identify development opportunities and implement targeted improvements, ensuring workers are supported where needed. 💪 Strengthened partnerships Reliable data ensures transparency between SmartSolutions and its MRF customers, reinforcing long-term relationships and driving sustainable operational improvements. Beyond the operational benefits, Sorted Light creates a collaborative ecosystem where all MRF stakeholders, from pickers to management and leadership teams, can work together more effectively. As SmartSolutions shared: "We've had positive feedback from our sort line operatives who are using it, particularly new starters, [as well as] from the account manager who's getting live data fed straight to their computers. I'd absolutely recommend Sorted to all the customers. It's been great for our operations."

Dear pancake lovers, I know today is a special day. You've taken out your best pan to make yourself some well-deserved pancakes. You might have burnt one or two and just noticed that the pan you promised to toss last year is still hanging around. Resist the urge. PUT - THE PAN - DOWN. Step away from that recycling bin. 🔁 Repeat after me: Old pans cannot be recycled at home. They do not belong in your recycling bin! When old pans end up with your recyclables, they: ❌ damage recycling facility equipment. ❌ pose a risk of injury to workers. ❌ contaminate other recyclables, making recycling less effective and more costly. Instead, here’s what you should do: ✅ Still usable? Sell them, donate them to charity shops or shelters, or use apps like Olio. ✅ Too damaged? Check retailers' or pan brands' cookware recycling schemes or directly take them to your local recycling centre. 🚫 As a last resort, if no other options are available, dispose of them with general waste. Well done! Now go and enjoy your pancakes! MRF workers thank you, they won’t have to pull yet another pan from the conveyor belt! Yours truly, Sorted, the RecAIcler #PancakeDay #ShroveTuesday #Recycling #Sustainability #WasteManagement #RecyclingTips

“A circular economy for plastics is not possible without recycling.” In case you missed it, Martyn Tickner, Chief Advisor of Circular Solutions at the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, and Arun Rajamani, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), recently spoke with Innovation News Network about the critical role of mechanical recycling in advancing circular solutions for plastics. ♻️ Here’s our 1-min digest: Mixed plastic waste presents significant challenges, but mechanical recycling is proving to be a scalable and cost-effective solution. ✅ Mechanical recycling creates value from waste, especially in regions with developing waste management systems, by offering a cost-effective way to recover plastic waste. ✅ It enhances recycling financial viability by enabling the production of valuable second-life products without requiring extensive financial incentives. ✅ Collaboration, especially through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), is critical to recycling success, playing a vital role in securing reliable feedstock supply and scaling recycling solutions globally. ✅ Infrastructure and incentives are essential for long-term success; collection, sorting, and processing must be properly supported. “Basic recycling is a way to kickstart a recycling economy – it doesn’t need complex supportive legislations and economic interventions – and can be driven by local entrepreneurs ahead of the strong government support that is required to accelerate the transition to circular solutions.” ♻️ What are the biggest challenges you see in scaling mechanical recycling? Let’s discuss! #Recycling #CircularEconomy #PlasticWaste

We've helped NWH Group increase their pickers' efficiency by over 17% in just one month! That tells how impactful AI-powered sorting solutions can be for MRFs. ♻️ When The NWH Group, one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, wanted to improve material quality, balance speed and recovery, and address staffing challenges, they needed a flexible and cost-effective solution. After evaluating several options, they chose Sorted Light for its ease of implementation and real-time insights. 💬 "Sorted is one of the few solutions that adapts to our MRF, rather than forcing us to adapt to it. It’s retrofittable, effortless to implement, and delivers real value." Gavin Money, Managing Director at The NWH Group The impact: ✅ 17% increase in efficiency for pickers ✅ Increased material recovery rates by using real-time data to rapidly adjust operations when material composition changes ✅ Enhanced customer relationships by providing precise, data-driven insights about their materials Thank you, The NWH Group, for your trust! Want to see how Sorted Light can also help your MRF? Let’s talk! 👇 #Recycling #AI #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement

If the buzz from Paris' AI Action Summit wasn’t enough to satisfy your curiosAIty, we’ve got more for you. Do you know why AI is set to be one of the most transformative technologies for the recycling industry and MRFs? We’ve broken down the top 5 reasons AI can transform your MRF operations 👇 🔹 It’s more accurate, improving recycling efficiency. ↳ Once fully trained on your specific use case, AI models can achieve over 95% accuracy, ensuring materials are identified and labeled in seconds. This leads to more precise sorting, higher recovery rates, and improved purity. 🔹 It’s not just about material types. ↳ AI and computer vision don’t just recognise materials, they analyse item aspects, distinguishing between items of the same material but different values (e.g. aluminium cans vs. aluminium foil). 🔹 It solves the black plastic challenge. ↳ Unlike traditional sorting methods, AI accurately detects materials regardless of colour, making it easier to sort black plastics and other historically difficult materials. 🔹 It adapts fast and with no adjustments, making it future-proof. ↳ AI continuously learns and adapts to changes in material composition without the need for costly reconfigurations. Your MRF stays flexible, with AI-driven sorting adjusting instantly as material streams evolve. 🔹 It’s not just about sorting, it’s also about optimising. ↳ AI-powered reporting processes large volumes of data quickly, optimising performance, enhancing quality control, and identifying new profitable sorting streams, ensuring you never miss an opportunity. AI isn't just a short-lived trend, it's powering better recycling systems, higher recovery rates, and our essential transition to a circular economy. What excites you most about AI’s potential for recycling? ♻️ #AI #circulareconomy #recycling