UpCircle provides AI-driven material intelligence for paper mills, delivering real-time detection of wastepaper deviations and contaminants at the point of delivery. The platform integrates with existing operations to offer transparent supplier quality data, audit-proof claims, and actionable insights without disrupting production. It operates under GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance, ensuring data security while continuously improving model accuracy for each plant.
Funding
$60K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The recycling industry faces challenges in accurately assessing the quality and composition of plastic waste bales, leading to inefficiencies in sorting, processing, and pricing. Lack of transparency in the waste stream results in suboptimal recovery rates and difficulties in supplier compliance and quality control.
Solution
UpCircle AI offers an AI-powered platform that uses computer vision to analyze and track plastic waste bales throughout the recycling value chain. The system provides real-time data and actionable insights into material quality, process efficiency, and supplier compliance. By identifying and recording each waste bale, UpCircle enables recyclers to increase process efficiency, improve recovery rates, and ensure transparency on delivered material. The platform facilitates better business decisions by providing comprehensive data on waste composition, allowing for optimized operations and fair material pricing.
Target Audience
UpCircle AI targets collectors, sorters, and recyclers who manage baled waste and seek to improve process efficiency, increase recovery rates, and gain transparency in their operations.
Features
- Computer vision technology analyzes waste bales to determine material composition and quality.
- Plant infeed monitoring provides insights into the materials entering the recycling process.
- Digital shift reports offer live and historical data on plant performance.
- Supplier vetting and reclamations ensure payment accuracy based on material quality.
- Intuitive dashboard provides at-a-glance access to data on every bale processed.
- Bale identification tracks and records each waste bale passing through the facility.