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Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in BarcelonaThis November, we’re in Barcelona to show how CityCAMAN and AI-for-Waste turn urban-data into day-to-day results.As a member of the Consortium for wAIste and Innovations (CWAI), we’re bringing practical tools cities can use now (not someday).

Monitoring the large number of regulations, laws, and decrees related to handling hazardous waste is often extremely challenging for entrepreneurs. However, you don’t have to do it alone!

Waste management today means much more than just collection and landfill disposal. Modern companies face increasing demands for ecological responsibility, transparency, and legal compliance.

More than 3,600 scientists across Europe warn that intensive agriculture is threatening the environment. Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides destroys biodiversity, degrades soil quality, pollutes water, and contributes to climate change.

Ecodesign, or ecological design, represents a systematic approach to designing products, services, or systems that integrates environmental considerations into all stages of their life cycle – from raw material extraction, through production and distribution, to use and disposal.

The rate of municipal waste separation in Slovakia and across Europe continues to grow. This is a positive trend, yet the sheer amount of sorted waste does not guarantee successful or efficient recycling. The decisive factor remains the purity of separated materials, which is increasingly compromised by contamination.

Slovak towns and municipalities play a key role in the transition to sustainable waste management. In light of the goals set by Slovakia’s Waste Management Programme for 2021–2025, as well as European directives, the year 2025 will be decisive for local governments.

Proper waste management is not just about ecological responsibility — it’s also a legal obligation for every company and entrepreneur in Slovakia.The Slovak Waste Act No. 79/2015 Coll. clearly defines what business owners must comply with, how they must keep records, and which official registers they must use.

The circular economy, also known as the closed-loop economy, is a strategy focused on conserving resources, maximizing material use, and minimizing waste.Its goal is to transform the traditional “take–make–dispose” model of production and consumption into a sustainable system where products and materials circulate in closed loops for as long as possible.

During this year’s URBIS exhibition in Brno, discussions extended beyond interactions with visitors, participating companies, and representatives from various cities. A dedicated consortium meeting also took place as part of the event.

As digital transformation becomes an inseparable part of success across industries, modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are gaining prominence. These systems are no longer confined to manufacturing, finance, or logistics — they are increasingly finding application in a domain often overlooked: waste management.

Color-coded recycling bins have become a familiar sight in cities, neighborhoods, and even small villages. Yet, many people still wonder — does sorting waste actually make a difference?

Although it may not seem so at first glance, recycling construction and demolition waste (CDW) is a highly complex technological process. It requires advanced processing equipment, compliance with strict legislation, and efficient logistics.

We showcase advanced AI solutions and urban technologies designed to optimize city operations and sustainability.

Dear ladies and gentlemen,We are pleased to invite you to the CWAI Consortium presentation, which will take place as part of the 3rd annual Forum for Smart Agenda conference, organized by the Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic.

A consortium of major technology companies, universities, and research institutions from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Germany is launching the international project “InnovAIte Slovakia: Illuminating Pathways for AI-Driven Breakthroughs”.

Textile recycling is a crucial part of the fight against excessive waste generation and the environmental burden caused by the fashion industry. Every year, millions of tons of textile waste are produced globally, most of which end up in landfills or incinerators.

We use AI to improve efficiency in waste management, optimize city operations, and enhance sustainability

E-waste recycling is not recycling in the traditional sense — old electronics are not crushed and remade into new devices.Instead, the process focuses on recovering valuable materials contained within electronic equipment.Every computer, phone, or TV includes metals, plastics, and components that can be reused — if handled correctly.

It’s a question that troubles not only households but also scientists. Instead of pouring used frying oil down the drain — where it clogs pipes and harms the environment — researchers have discovered a groundbreaking alternative: turning waste oil into bioplastic.

Plastics are now an indispensable part of everyday life. From food packaging and electronics to the automotive and medical industries, their versatility and practicality have made them a cornerstone of modern civilization.

Plastics are everywhere — they have become an inseparable part of our daily lives. Nearly 8% of the world’s extracted crude oil is converted into plastic products each year, serving countless uses across industries.

Plastic waste represents one of the biggest environmental issues of our time.Despite advances in recycling technology, we can effectively process only a small fraction of the plastics we consume daily.

Waste generation and management are among the greatest challenges of the modern era. Every year, millions of tons of waste end up in landfills or pollute the oceans — with irreversible consequences for ecosystems, human health, and the climate.

As part of the Consortium for wAIste and Innovations, we showcase our leadership in waste management

We showcase our leadership in automation and AI, emphasizing international partnerships and innovations