January 21, 2025

Global Waste and Recycling: Driving Efficiency, Sustainability, and Innovation

In today’s waste management landscape, companies are navigating a rapidly evolving environment. Increasing efficiency, improving sustainability, and leveraging technology are not just aspirations—they are imperatives for long-term success. A recent Benchmark Report from AMCS Group sheds light on industry trends and priorities, offering valuable insights for organizations aiming to pave the future of waste management.

Top Investment Priorities: Efficiency, Sustainability, and Technology

According to the report, businesses are heavily prioritizing:

  • Efficiency: 73% of companies focus on increasing operational efficiency to reduce costs and improve outcomes.
  • Sustainability: 49% invest in improving sustainability to align with global environmental goals and meet customer expectations.
  • Digital Transformation: 51% recognize the value of IT and digital tools in transforming their operations.

CIRT’s innovative SaaS platform aligns with waste management company priorities, providing tools that increase recovery rates, reduce contamination, and generate measurable cost savings. Additionally, CIRT provides custom-tailored analytics to help companies set measurable goals and understand evolving regulatory requirements, such as EPR, leading to higher recovery potential and improved bottom-line outcomes.

Long-Term Sustainability: A Triple Bottom Line Approach

Organizations are increasingly adopting a "people, planet, and profit" mindset, viewing sustainability as a strategic pillar for growth. The focus extends beyond regulatory compliance to building a strong brand equity and ensuring a sustainable collection process.

CIRT empowers businesses to lead in this space by providing:

  • Consumer Communication Tools: Efficiently and effectively communicate material acceptance and recoverability, decreasing contamination in the waste stream.
  • Real-Time Insights: Data-driven decision-making that helps identify opportunities for sustainability improvements.
  • Case Studies: CIRT customers implement strategies that improve recovery potential while enhancing customer engagement through transparency initiatives.

Artificial Intelligence: A Rising IT Priority

Upwards of 36% of companies allocate their IT budgets to AI for business intelligence. This trend highlights the importance of leveraging advanced analytics for real-time insights and smarter resource allocation.

CIRT is at the forefront of this transformation. Our platform can provide:

  • Impact Assessments: Detailed product and packaging environmental impacts analysis. 
  • Packaging Swap Recommendations: Identifying sustainable material alternatives with cost and recovery metrics.
  • Gap Analysis: Optimize recovery programs and identify underserved geographic areas.

By harnessing the power of AI, CIRT enables businesses to stay ahead of the curve and meet both current and future waste management challenges.

Overcoming Resistance to Change

Despite the push for innovation, 60% of organizations cite resistance to change as the biggest challenge in implementing new systems. Whether it’s overcoming outdated workflows, addressing training gaps, or ensuring employee buy-in, driving transformation requires clear communication and a strategic approach.

CIRT addresses these challenges by offering intuitive solutions that effortlessly integrate into existing workflows, backed by extensive support to ensure a seamless transition. We excel in being the premier customer-focused dynamic-data platform, delivering top-tier, tailored solutions designed to meet our clients' unique needs.

A Path Forward with CIRT

The findings from the Benchmark Report underscore the importance of combining sustainability, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology to shape the future of waste management. CIRT is uniquely positioned to empower businesses with the tools they need to achieve these goals while creating a lasting impact on the planet.

By investing in data-driven solutions and embracing innovation, organizations can overcome today’s challenges and build a more sustainable tomorrow.

Ready to lead the change in waste management? Contact us to learn how CIRT can help your organization achieve its goals.  

For comprehensive insights into responsible recycling practices and information on CIRT, visit: https://www.cirt.tech.

Source

AMCS Group. Benchmark Report: Global Waste and Recycling 2024. White paper, AMCS Group, 2024. https://go.amcsgroup.com/docs/en/whitepaper/benchmark-report.

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