Baffled by bins? Students design AI rubbish sorting assistant to boost recycling quality
A zoo near Winchester is trialing a recycling solution that scans rubbish and tells visitors what bin to put it in
It is a frustratingly common sight to peer into a public recycling bin and find it contaminated with all sorts of rubbish that does not belong, from food waste to greasy cardboard and crinkly plastics....
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