Schedule of Events
Today's Innovations - Recycling Today Events
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Metal, Glass, Rocks and Socks: REDWAVE Sorts the Unsortable
What do soda cans, shattered bottles, demolished buildings and worn-out textiles have in common? They all end up in the recycling stream—and many plants struggle to deal with them. In this session, REDWAVE will unpack how smart technology and clever plant design tackle the “unsortable.” From fine metals and glass to mining debris and construction and demolition rubble (yes, even socks), discover how to turn chaos into clean streams and hidden waste into real profit. The future of recycling is here—it’s REDWAVE.
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Advanced Aluminum Sorting with LIBS Technology: Triple-Product Separation in a Single Run
STEINERT explores the innovative application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technology in aluminum recycling. A key focus will be STEINERT’s efficiency and effectiveness, with highlights such as the unique double valve bar design, which enables the sorting of three distinct products in a single pass—a significant leap forward in separation efficiency, material purity and reduced material handling. Additionally, STEINERT shares the latest developments in preparing VESPER for integration into your aluminum product mix, setting the stage for smarter, more streamlined material recovery.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Discover the Future of Waste Management with Environmental Solutions’ Connected Collections
This innovative platform integrates smart vehicles, artificial intelligence-powered safety systems and real-time data to transform waste and recycling operations. From driver monitoring and contamination detection to fleet health and automated billing, Environmental Solutions’ (ES) end-to-end solutions boost efficiency, safety and sustainability. Learn how ES is reshaping the industry—one connected fleet at a time.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Lessons from AI-Based Mass Balancing in a MRF
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how material recovery facilities (MRFs) understand and optimize their operations. With the ability to characterize every object and track its course and destination, AI delivers practical insights into plant performance and area of improvement.
In this webinar, EverestLabs shares insights from a mass balancing analysis that reveal how a MRF can uncover hidden trends, highlight inefficiencies and equip operators with actionable information to improve recovery, reduce loss and maximize facility performance.
Join us to see how AI-based mass balancing can give you a clearer picture of your plant’s material flow—and how turning that data into action can unlock measurable gains across your facility.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting Waste Management
From optimizing operational efficiency and reducing fleet costs to boosting productivity and enhancing planning, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming indispensable for public and private haulers. It's already hard at work in fleet data platforms, improving frontline drivers’ productivity and helping guide strategic decision-making from the back office.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- How AI can reduce and analyze the impact of waste contamination.
- How to reduce environmental, safety and financial problems caused by overflowing containers.
- How to use AI to improve recycling performance and manage overflow incidents.
- How QR codes can help identify container overfill and synchronize customer records.
- Real-world examples of how you can augment disposal costs for excess material collected.
