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Why Chain of Custody Tracking Is the Missing Link in Your Recycling Program

Why Chain of Custody Tracking Is the Missing Link in Your Recycling Program

by | May 6, 2025 | Recycling, Chain of Custody, Data Collection, Data Management, PET, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Sustainability

Are you confident in your organization’s recycling numbers? Do you know exactly what happens to your recyclables after they leave the bin? If you’re like most businesses, campuses, or venues, the answer is probably “not really.” Here’s why that matters, and how...
Connected Recycling: How Technology Can Revolutionize Plastic Waste Management

Connected Recycling: How Technology Can Revolutionize Plastic Waste Management

by | Apr 16, 2025 | Data Management, Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Data Collection, Innovation, Manufacturing, Oil Industry, PET, Recycling, Recycling Stream, rPET, Sustainability

Part 3: Plastic Production & Recycling Introduction With the mounting pressure to reduce plastic waste, technology has become a powerful ally. Forward-thinking companies are leveraging connected solutions to transform the way they collect, track, and recycle...

Recycle Smart Monitoring System™

The Recycle Smart Monitoring System™ (RSMS) provides a method to measure the fullness of a recycling bins. The Topper Stopper™ units equipped with RSMS determine the depth of an empty bin, then check the bin depth at specified intervals. Notifications are sent out via text message and/or email when bins reach a specified level of fullness. This works on varying sizes of bins because the system obtains the depth each time a bin is emptied (or replaced).