AI tool boosts concrete recycling and waste compliance
Lancashire-based waste management broker Envirovue has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to automate waste transfer note (WTN) checks, improving compliance and enhancing the recycling of materials like demolition waste for concrete reuse.
WTNs are essential for tracking waste transfers, including concrete and other materials from demolition sites. Errors in these documents, such as missing or incorrect details, can result in fines of up to £5,000 for repeated offences. The new AI tool scans WTNs for missing signatures, incomplete fields, or inaccuracies, ensuring businesses remain compliant while reducing time spent on manual checks.
Alex Trenbath, director at Envirovue, highlighted the significance of this innovation for the construction sector, saying: “Managing demolition waste requires meticulous documentation to ensure proper recycling and compliance with regulations. Our AI tool identifies errors with 98% accuracy, helping businesses streamline their operations and focus on sustainable practices, like recycling concrete waste into new construction materials.”
The tool doesn’t just ensure legal compliance; it also aids in sorting demolition waste by generating detailed reports on material types and their handling. Trenbath explained: “By automating WTN checks, businesses can better track and manage demolition materials, ensuring concrete waste is separated for recycling into aggregate or other secondary uses. This reduces landfill waste and supports a circular economy in construction.”
Envirovue stresses that the tool is designed to complement human expertise. “Our goal isn’t to replace people but to empower them,” said Trenbath. “This technology allows teams to focus on value-added tasks, like improving recycling strategies and building stronger relationships.
“This AI innovation aligns with our mission to support businesses in reducing waste, lowering costs, and meeting sustainability goals, particularly in the recycling of concrete and other construction materials,” added Trenbath.
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