New ‘smart’ waste sorting tech could clean up cities with AI

New ‘smart’ waste sorting tech could clean up cities with AI

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) USA 27 Mar 2025 India has been facing a waste crisis in recent years. We generate around 62 million tonnes of waste a year, of which just 42 million tonnes are picked and a mere 12 million tonnes are treated, while the rest goes into a landfill. Many news outlets have reported a sharp rise in the amount of trash piling up in cities around the country, especially in urban centres. According to global forecasts, an…

In 2025, Citeo's support for its contribution to the clean-up costs incurred by the communities is expected to be between €90 million and €100 million. However, support is far from being limited to the financial component.