Smart bags for urban waste tracking

Unique identifiers and counterfeit-proof codes.

Using special pigments, we offer the possibility of making the unique alphanumeric identification codes applied to refuse collection bags invisible to the human eye.
The codes can only be detected using a UVA lamp supplied to the eco-police. This prevents the code from being removed or counterfeited.
It is an effective solution to help local authorities prevent and combat not only errors in waste sorting procedures, but also the bad habit of littering..

One code is all you need to open the bin

In Smart Cities, traditional networks and services are made more efficient through the use of digital solutions.
The use of the most advanced technologies is also becoming a priority for improving the management of waste collection services, even when waste is disposed of at recycling centres.
For this reason, Cattaneo Plast’s ESC (Eco System Control) line can be equipped with a QR code that allows the bin to be opened without the need for additional cards or access keys..

RFID tracking of urban waste for accurate pricing

Trusty is a computerised system for the distribution and tracking of bags with radio frequency identifiable RFID tags; it includes hardware and software for separate waste collection.
Thanks to the application of an RFID identification sticker, the system detects, tracks and monitors the disposal of waste by users and allows for pay-as-you-throw pricing with a fair amount calculated on the actual quantity of waste produced.
Public authorities thus have precise and accurate control over the actual volume of waste disposed of during the year by each individual citizen.
As a result, the quantities of unsorted waste collected and the revenues from raw materials destined for recycling increase.