AI-powered computer vision is revolutionizing recycling by identifying materials and sorting waste automatically. Smart bins equipped with cameras and machine learning can distinguish paper, plastic, and metal—making recycling more efficient and reducing contamination.
This post delves into pilot programs in urban centers, robotics used in recycling plants, and the economic and environmental impact of AI-guided sorting. It also considers challenges in scalability, training data for diverse waste streams, and public adoption. The circular economy depends on smarter systems—and AI vision is paving the way.
