Topic: recycling challenges

  • Sortera Turns Scrap Aluminum Into Cash

    Sortera Turns Scrap Aluminum Into Cash

    Recycling aluminum is highly beneficial but hindered by inefficient sorting of mixed scrap, which Sortera addresses with a proprietary system achieving over 95% accuracy. Sortera's AI-driven technology uses lasers, X-rays, and cameras to quickly identify and separate aluminum alloys, enabling pro...

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  • Okosix Debuts Biodegradable Plastic at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

    Okosix Debuts Biodegradable Plastic at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

    The healthcare industry produces massive plastic waste, with U.S. facilities discarding over 2,800 tons of single-use plastics daily, inspiring entrepreneur Eddie Yu to seek sustainable solutions. Okosix, Yu's startup, has developed a cost-effective, high-performing biodegradable polymer from bio...

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