Having worked closely with over 50 recyclers, we have seen a common challenge time and again – contamination in the output stream, often caused by poor segregation of plastic waste even before it enters the recycling process. Today, artificial intelligence, machine vision and data-driven automation are not just buzzwords – they’re quietly, but powerfully reshaping how material recovery works. No longer a futuristic concept, AI is actively transforming recycling operations across India and beyond, helping deliver cleaner outputs, reducing reliance on manual labour and unlocking real, measurable value for recyclers.