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Nov 6, 2024 Julia Mangin, Head of Sustainability at Recology, dives into the pressing issue of plastic waste and its environmental impact. She reveals that only 8% of plastic gets recycled, prompting a discussion on the crucial role of AI and robotics in transforming recycling efforts. Innovations in hyperspectral imaging are highlighted as game changers, enabling better sorting of materials. Julia emphasizes the importance of collaboration across industries to embrace circularity and achieve a sustainable future, all while navigating the hurdles posed by complex plastic waste.
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Julia's Recycling Journey
- Julia Mangin, Recology's head of sustainability, began her waste career collecting recyclables as a child.
- This passion led her to Recology, where she champions circularity efforts.
Recycling's Identity Crisis
- Public trust in recycling is declining due to complex waste streams and low recycling rates.
- Advancements in AI, robotics, and material science offer new tools for a recycling renaissance.
Waste and CO2 Output
- Global waste contributes significantly to CO2 output, with inefficiencies in logistics and low plastic recycling rates.
- Only 8% of plastic is recycled, highlighting the need for radical solutions.