Rebecca Hu Thrams

Rebecca Hu Thrams, co-founder and CEO of Glacier, brings her expertise in AI and robotics to tackle the chaotic world of recycling. She boldly calls recycling 'the most demented form of manufacturing' and explores how technology can enhance sorting efficiency while addressing labor shortages. The discussion also highlights the challenges of automation, such as developing computer vision for recycling robots. Rebecca breaks down myths like 'wish cycling' and emphasizes the need for stable markets for recycled materials in a shifting legislative landscape.