TR Recapture is a comprehensive, patented technological solution that enables public bodies to track, monitor and manage the organic fraction of municipal waste.
Organic matter accounts for the largest percentage by weight of municipal waste. If it is not separated correctly, it contaminates the other fractions and makes treatment extremely difficult. Our technology tackles this challenge from the source (homes, restaurants, cafés and hotels) right through to the treatment plant.
Pay-as-you-throw: The ‘Radar’ of Sustainability
Operating with the precision of a traffic radar, TR Recapture facilitates the implementation of differentiated waste charges based on the “polluter pays” principle, in line with Directive (EU) 2018/851. Advanced End-to-End Technology
- It incentivises citizens and businesses that recycle correctly.
- It identifies and penalises fairly those who have the greatest impact by failing to sort their waste properly.
Our patented solution integrates seamlessly into waste management operators’ current processes (lorries, bins or door-to-door systems) through four technological pillars: Sorting and Quality Control Plant (Micro-Scale)
- RFID Trackers: Retrievable and reusable technological spheres.
- Urban Dispensers: Automated equipment for distributing spheres to the public.
- Smart Sorting Plant: Modular infrastructure equipped with Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, X-rays and Big Data.
- Platform & App: Control panel, reports and real-time data visualisation.
Supplied entirely by Therecirculars, this optimised modular plant (approx. 1,000 m²) operates in an automated and circular manner:
- Secure Reception: The lorry unloads onto a conveyor belt designed to prevent the loss of spheres due to bag ruptures.
- AI and X-ray inspection: Bag by bag, the system uses X-rays and Artificial Intelligence to assess the degree of separation, classifying the waste as OK or NO OK.
- Circular recovery: The bags are opened and the RFID beads are recaptured, washed and reintroduced into the system. As they are reusable and can be recycled, they prevent the generation of new waste.
Recovery and Local Circular Economy (Another potential contribution to European energy sovereignty)
Depending on the automated classification, the waste follows two paths: Total flexibility: Therecirculars can implement the TR Recapture solution exclusively for traceability and quality control, or expand it to include the in-line biogas plant.
- ‘OK’ Fraction (Correctly Sorted): This is sent directly for composting or biogas production using modular equipment adapted to local volumes. It produces local biogas and liquid fertilisers, boosting European energy and agricultural sovereignty.
- ‘NO OK’ Fraction (Containing Inappropriate Materials): Bags containing materials that are unacceptable due to their volume, hazardous nature or risk of contaminating the compost are safely diverted to traditional treatment plants.
Protected Technology: A solution backed by seven pending patents in the domestic and international markets.
For whom:
- Countries and/or Municipalities.
- Comprehensive waste managers.
- Other players in the waste management sector.
Benefits of TR Recapture:
- Compliance with regulatory framework on waste management./li>
- Helping to reduce CO2 emissions.
- Obtaining clean packaging, which is easily selected and recirculated (reusable plastic following decontamination).
- Improving the efficiency and efficacy of your management based on data.
- SDG/ESG: Acceleration of the circular transition through greater awareness of citizens, offering viable options and alternatives.
Examples of possible implementations of TR Recapture:
- Waste management of cities.
- Recovery of marine algae (sargassum), incentivising traced, collaborative collection, so that the countries affected by its massive arrival can preserve their coral reefs, crystal clear waters, and thus nurture tourism. With the TR system, collectors at sea can be explicitly economically incentivised, as well as allowing gas or electricity to be produced through biogeneration, to achieve a sustainable and efficient economy.
- Potential innovations responding to market needs, such as organic packaging, residual waste packaging, etc.
