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EcoBot-An AI-enabled, smart waste segregation bin.

Idea-Smart waste segregation bins for Urban homes.

In my perception waste management is one of the most upsurging issues in urban areas where improper segregation would eventually pave way to increased landfill waste and pollution.

This is why l've come up with an idea of designing a smart waste segregation bin that makes use of sensors and Al to automatically identify and segregate waste into their respective categories - for instance, biodegradable, non-recyclable, recyclable. l'd believe this would solve the real-world problems of manual waste segregation which is often neglected due to lack of awareness, time or convenience. Current solutions rely heavily on human effort and municipal segregation which I believe is inefficient and leads to contamination of recyclable materials .

Urban households, municipal corporations and recycling companies will benefit as this system ensures cleaner waste streams and reduces landfill burden. Cities could progress towards sustainability goals as well.

The reason why I came up with this idea is that I do care about sustainability and often I get to notice as to how people struggle to practice proper waste segregation techniques.

By making the process automatic and user friendly, we can encourage responsible waste disposal.

Technical details:

The bin would include an optical sensor to detect material type, a small conveyor mechanism to sort items, and lot connectivity to alert users when it is full.

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    • I’d agree with your concern , would surely try to work on the same . Thank you for your feedback Pranava!
  • This is such a timely and impactful idea. Urban waste mismanagement is one of the most overlooked contributors to environmental degradation and automating segregation at the household level is exactly the kind of leap we need.


    The integration of sensors and AI makes this not just a bin, but an intelligent home utility.

    Question: Would love to know if you would also be planning to integrate incentive mechanisms (like points or coupons) for responsible waste behavior? Gamifying eco-habits might make adoption even stronger at scale, especially among younger households and apartment communities. This small addition can really make this idea a bit more powerful, responsible, and fun.

    Nevertheless, its one of the best ideas I have come across on campusideaz. Well done, Kriti.
    • I like how the topic of incentive mechanisms in waste management comes up, would perhaps love to integrate it , thank you for your feedback Saathwik!
  • Thank you for your feedback Indu, would appreciate it!
  • This idea sounds really useful and convenient. It makes segregation feel effortless and something people would actually follow. I liked it!
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