Recycle Mate: critics say rollout of AI sorting app won’t solve Australia’s waste problem
by Royce Kurmelovs from Environment | The Guardian on (#5SZHW)
Minister says $2m app will reduce plastic going to landfill but experts warn the recycling industry remains under-resourced
The national rollout of an app to help Australians better sort their recycling has received a lukewarm reception as critics warn it won't help solve fundamental problems with the industry.
Recycle Mate is a free to access app by developer DreamWalk that has been available in an earlier form in New South Wales since 2019.
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