Software & Platforms|Product Engineering

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Waste identification

Barcodes capped the app at 5 markets. Visual AI now identifies waste from photos, unlocking expansion to 170+ countries.

PublishedJan 24, 2026|2 weeks ago

Key results

CO2 Emissions Saved
13M kg

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The story

A Swedish sustainability platform rewards users for recycling consumer packaging, aiming to apply the deposit-refund model to all waste types regardless of location.

Reliance on barcode scanning prevented global scale, as the system failed to recognize unfamiliar international packaging or items without...

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The company

Mobile app for waste sorting and recycling rewards.

IndustrySoftware & Platforms
LocationStockholm, Sweden
Employees11-50
Founded2015

Scope & timeline

  • Expansion to 170+ countries in 6 months

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