Improving plastic waste sorting efficiency with an innovative scanning tool DAUGAVPILS, LATVIA
10 October 2025
DAUGAVPILS is the second-largest city in Latvia, located in the southeastern part of the country. With a population of around 79 000 residents, the city is known for its rich history, cultural diversity, and industrial significance.
Daugavpils has been taking steps toward sustainability by promoting recycling, waste reduction, and the use of eco-friendly materials. The city actively participates in initiatives to eliminate plastic waste, encouraging citizens to reduce single-use plastics and supporting projects aimed at increasing environmental awareness and green practices.
Daugavpils addressed the challenge of improving plastic waste sorting and recycling by enhancing the identification of different plastic types. By using the trinamiX NIR scanner, the city could be able to automate and improve the accuracy of sorting, particularly for bio-based plastics.
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Project typeCore Project
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ImplementationJanuary 2023 - December 2025
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StatusOngoing
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Contribution to EUSBSRPolicy Area Innovation
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- Interest group
- Large enterprise
- Local public authority
- NGO
- Small and medium enterprise
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