Recycling 2024 Trade Fair Showcases AI's Role in Circular Economy
Gorinchem, Monday, 31 March 2025.
The Recycling 2024 Trade Fair in Gorinchem highlights AI’s application in recycling to boost circular economy efforts, featuring innovative tech demos and spotlighting sustainability through technological advancement.
Leading Innovations in AI-Driven Sorting
Several industry leaders are showcasing breakthrough technologies at the November 2024 event. TOMRA’s GAINnext™ system demonstrates the power of AI in recycling, achieving up to 98% purity in aluminum can sorting through deep learning algorithms, with capabilities of up to 2,000 ejections per minute [2]. The technology specifically targets used beverage cans (UBCs), automatically removing contaminants such as aerosol cans and food trays without manual intervention.
Industry Pioneers and Their Solutions
The Bollegraaf Group, headquartered in Appingedam, Netherlands, brings expertise from over 3,500 recycling systems implemented globally [3]. Their systems, capable of processing more than 70 tons per hour, represent significant advances in automation and efficiency. At the fair, forward-thinking exhibitors such as SSI Shredding Systems and Bianna Recycling will present their latest innovations in industrial shredding and advanced recycling equipment [1].
Practical Applications and Results
Real-world implementations demonstrate the effectiveness of AI-driven sorting solutions. Recent deployments show impressive results, with robotized sorting lines achieving capture and precision rates of 95% and 98% respectively, capable of executing up to 8,000 picks per hour [6]. The Evenementenhal Gorinchem venue will feature interactive demonstrations at the Demopark, where visitors can witness these technologies in action and understand their practical applications in waste management [1].