SMART SORTING

Authors: STELA VUČENOVIĆ, KATARINA SABLJIĆ

School: OŠ Većeslava Holjevca i Rudarsko-geološko-naftni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

Country: CROATIA

e-mail: helenastrgar@gmail.com; tereza.sestak@gmail.com

The new containers feature an innovative glass collection mechanism that enables more efficient primary processing of glass waste by sorting the glass by color directly at the point of disposal. Thanks to their optimized design and smart operation, the containers significantly reduce the need for subsequent sorting and cleaning of the raw material at processing facilities. This innovation directly accelerates the production cycle and makes the glass recycling process more energy-efficient and cost-effective.