CASE STUDY
Barcode Scanning Technology at Sapperton Return-It Bottle Depot
Sapperton Return-It Bottle Depot, located in the heart of New Westminster, BC, is a state-of-the-art recycling facility dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. Known for its commitment to efficient recycling processes and customer service, the depot plays a crucial role in the community’s recycling efforts, handling a wide variety of recyclable materials with precision and care.
The Challenges Faced
The TOMRA machine at Sapperton Return-It Bottle Depot faces two main issues:
- Limited Applicability: Only works with barcoded items.
- Inefficient Scanning: Requires multiple scans for accurate reads.
Sample cans that were getting rejected by TOMRA Machine due to unreadable bar codes
RecycloRobo’s Solution
RecycloRobo’s solution identifies the beverage containers irrespective of readable barcodes.
Recyclorobo’s ground breaking solution brought to Sapperton Bottle Depot:
- Expanded Compatibility: Developed AI-powered image recognition to process objects without barcodes.
- Improved Scanning Efficiency: Enhanced accuracy with AI to reduce the need for multiple scans.
Benefits to Sapperton Return-It Bottle Depot
- Increased Efficiency: Reduced the need for multiple scans, streamlining the recycling process.
- Enhanced Versatility: Enabled processing of non-barcoded recyclable objects, expanding the range of items handled.