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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 15 MIN

AI Powered Recycling

from Sustainably Speaking · host Mia Quinn, Pieter Van Dijk, Haley Lowry, Ambarish Mitra, DOW, Greyparrot, Van Dyk Recycling Solutions

Recorded live at SXSW, this episode brings together leaders from Van Dyk Recycling Solutions, Dow, and Greyparrot to explore how AI is reshaping the recycling system. From real-time data and material tracking to smarter packaging design and policy reform, it's a conversation about what's working, what's broken—and what could finally close the loop.In this episode you’ll hear:How AI helps sort waste faster, better—and more accurately than humansWhat the data tells us about redesigning packaging for recycling and remanufacturingWhy transparency tools like QR codes matter for consumersHow companies test products for recyclability before they hit the market

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What if recycling facilities had better brains? In this episode, recorded live at SXSW, Mia Quinn sits down with leaders from Van Dyk Recycling Solutions, Dow, and Greyparrot to unpack how artificial intelligence is transforming the recycling industry. From sorting technology that sees what humans miss to real-time data that powers better packaging design and policy, this is a conversation about what's working, what's broken—and what's next.

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