Waste Wise Innovation is proud to partner with the University of South Carolina Upstate to launch a groundbreaking pilot program that will bring connected, data-driven recycling infrastructure to campus.
Through this initiative, USC Upstate is deploying Material Authentication Units, which go far beyond serving as traditional collection stations. Each unit features ambient educational displays to run standalone promotional and informational content, engaging students and faculty on proper disposal practices. This educational material runs as a continuous attract loop and operates entirely independent of any individual item scan or access decision. Simultaneously, the units securely log anonymous deposit event data for analysis within Infrastructure Analytics, our powerful reporting platform.
This partnership underscores USC Upstate’s role as a leader in campus sustainability, taking proactive steps to set a new standard for how recycling is measured and managed in higher education. By adopting innovative tools like Material Authentication Units and Infrastructure Analytics, the university is not only improving its own performance but also demonstrating what is possible when technology and sustainability intersect.
Through this pilot, USC Upstate will gain:
- Actionable insights into logged deposit metrics across campus through automated data collection.
- Engagement opportunities through standalone, ambient display-based education and community messaging.
- A foundation for operational improvement by identifying which unit placements drive the most consistent results.
As part of the pilot program, our team is working closely with USC Upstate to evaluate the best placement and rollout strategy for the units. With production underway and installation approaching, this partnership stands as a model for how connected technology and data solutions can reshape sustainability on campuses, in municipalities, and within corporate operations.
“This partnership demonstrates USC Upstate’s commitment to sustainability innovation,” said Amanda Karls, Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Compliance at USC Upstate. “By introducing data-driven recycling on campus, we are not just asking our community to recycle, we are showing them the impact and educating them along the way.”
Waste Wise Innovation is proud to support USC Upstate as a pioneer in measurable sustainability. Together, we are proving that structural design and transparent metrics can build a more reliable path for the circular economy.
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Jailyn Bloodworth is the Chief Operations Officer at Waste Wise Innovation, where she integrates business leadership with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. Holding an M.A. in Communication and Business Leadership from High Point University, Jailyn oversees the operational strategies that bring the company’s sustainability technologies to life. Her background as a community health worker and executive leader provides a unique perspective on holistic, human-centered solutions, ensuring that organizational growth aligns with social and environmental responsibility. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, she focuses on scaling eco-conscious initiatives that harmonize business objectives with the global transition toward a circular economy.
