TrashCon
Automated Mixed-Waste Sorting and Recycling (India)
Bengaluru, India
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Automatically separates mixed municipal waste into useful fractions, keeping it out of landfills.
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TrashCon is an Indian company that has developed automated technology to separate mixed municipal solid waste into useful fractions, preventing it from reaching landfills or incinerators. Its TrashBot machine sorts wet and dry waste with high accuracy, while its Plastics-to-Wood technology converts non-recyclable plastics into durable board materials. Together they enable higher recycling rates and turn waste into value-added products at local scale.