Artificial intelligence helps recycle old milk bottles

Recycling plants are using artificial intelligence to sort plastic milk bottles much faster and better than before. The new technology uses smart cameras and computer programs to spot different types of plastic. This helps workers pull old milk bottles out from mixed household waste so the material can go back into making new containers. The system learns as it works, making fewer mistakes over time. Plant operators say this upgrade cuts down on waste that ends up in landfills. It also saves time compared to manual sorting by hand. The method is now being tested at select waste management sites to see how well it works on a larger scale.