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Advanced digital technologies can play a crucial role in making Europe’s waste management systems more circular and sustainable

News Published 01 Feb 2021 Last modified 03 Feb 2021

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Digital technologies like robotics, cloud computing and artificial intelligence will help improve the sustainability of Europe’s waste management systems. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing released today, increased use of these technologies can help deliver more effective waste management across Europe, improving logistics, recycling rates and enable better purchasing and sorting decisions by consumers.