Smart Waste Bins
BackgroundAround 250 tonnes of office waste are produced annually on average at the Palais des Nations. It is estimated that a considerable fraction of it is incorrectly sorted. Bins equipped with AI-powered sensors and on-screen messages can help motivate and educate visitors, delegates and staff to improve their waste segregation practices through gamification.
ScopeThe objective of the project is to install smart bins at prominent catering locations to raise awareness on the environmental impact of waste. This will also help increase the recycling rate and reduce the waste volume. Reducing 52% of glass waste and the costs for its removal could result in a potential cost avoidance of CHF 5000/year.
Impact
By encouraging behavior change, smart bins can contribute to a reduction of up to 73% in office waste.
Improved sorting practices could reduce waste separation errors from 35% to just 5%.
Estimated Cost
Costs depend on the number and type of bins to be installed.
Location
Building H, E, AC