A container that would recognise the person putting in plastics to be recycled, as well as their quantity and quality, is currently being developed as part of PlastiCircle project by the Spanish ITENE Research Centre. This information could then be used to reward those who recycle correctly, e.g. through a reduced city rubbish tax. The containers are also being designed to automatically alert a collection vehicle when full. In coming years, pilot projects are anticipated for launch in Spain, Netherlands and the Romania.
A container that would recognise the person putting in plastics to be recycled, as well as their quantity and quality, is currently being developed as part of PlastiCircle project by the Spanish ITENE Research Centre. This information could then be used to reward those who recycle correctly, e.g. through a reduced city rubbish tax. The containers are also being designed to automatically alert a collection vehicle when full. In coming years, pilot projects are anticipated for launch in Spain, Romania and the Netherlands.