Access control: Improving waste management
Country of application:
Norway
Scope of innovation
☐ Office work
☒ Production / Service supply process
Sector-specific
☐ Yes / please, specify sector(s):
☒ No (relevant for all sectors)
Description of the needs
The increasing challenges of waste mismanagement, the detrimental impact of landfills, and the inefficiencies in recycling emphasize a pressing need for better waste management solutions. Mismanaged waste contributes to environmental degradation, and the traditional systems of collection based on estimates lead to wasteful practices, like unnecessary fuel consumption and road wear. Additionally, there is a missing link in encouraging individual responsibility, making many unaware or unconcerned about their waste footprint. Moreover, without proper waste sorting at the source, recycling efforts are hindered, leading to a missed opportunity in reducing our reliance on natural resources.
Addressing these concerns, Strømbergs’ access control solution offers a multifaceted approach. It provides real-time data on waste generation, promoting informed choices for waste reduction. This system ensures correct waste sorting, bolstering recycling efficiency. Operational routes for waste collection are refined based on actual waste levels, optimizing fuel use and reducing emissions. Furthermore, by integrating with PAYT systems, it fosters individual responsibility by making waste management a personal concern. This holistic solution not only targets efficient waste management but also tackles the broader cause of environmental sustainability.
Description of the solution
Strømbergs provides a wide array of technological solutions, aiming to revolutionize waste management processes. Among these are solutions focused on Access control, level measurement and route planning, designed to enhance efficiency and contribute to a sustainable environment. In this case, a main emphasis is placed on the Access control solution.
The access control solution is a pioneering step in waste management and sorting. Designed with the modern challenges of waste disposal in mind, it combines technology, efficiency, and user-friendliness to significantly enhance waste management routines, encourage better sorting, and promote the usage of waste sorting stations. This solution is not just about controlling access to waste containers. It’s about gaining insights into waste disposal behavior and using these insights to improve waste sorting. By keeping a record of who accesses the containers and how frequently, the system can generate valuable data that can be analyzed to implement measures for better sorting. In settings like vacation home communities or apartment complexes, the issue of non-residents disposing of waste can be a significant challenge. This solution addresses this problem effectively by linking an access chip or an RFID card to a specific residential unit with dedicated containers, ensuring that unauthorized individuals cannot access the containers.
Moreover, the solution can be integrated with a Pay As You Throw (PAYT) system. PAYT, in conjunction with access control, monitors the usage of waste sorting stations. This can be linked to the resident’s subscription, thereby establishing a pay-per-use model. With electronic access control, PAYT provides detailed insights into which resident opens which container and how often, enabling better control and management. Importantly, the access control solution is flexible and customizable. It can be tailored to fit any type of container and user requirements. Furthermore, it can seamlessly “communicate” with other systems and integrate into existing solutions. All the collected data can be shared via open APIs, facilitating a more comprehensive and unified system of waste management.
Another innovative feature is that the access control system uses an access chip that operates the drop-off lid of the waste container. This not only provides control but also delivers valuable information about how the waste sorting station is used. This information can be used to improve waste sorting. Thus, the access control solution stands as a testament to the power of technology to transform traditional industries like waste management. By leveraging digitalization, this solution offers better waste collection routines, encourages improved waste sorting, and helps create more attractive and efficient waste sorting stations. The insights gathered from the data it generates also serve as a significant resource for improving waste management practices and sustainability efforts.
Benefits of using access control and level measurement:
• Monitoring of filling level
• Increased sorting rate
• Insight into user behaviour
• Access control
• Long battery life
• Real-time data transfer
• Suitable with PAYT, pay as you throw
Similar products offered:
The level measurement solution is specifically designed to provide real-time data on the fill status of waste containers. This is crucial for ensuring that waste is collected at optimal times – when the containers are full. This approach prevents unnecessary collections from half-empty containers and avoids the issues of overflow from containers that have exceeded their capacity. Beyond this primary function, these level measurement devices are also equipped with sensors capable of detecting abnormalities, such as fires, thereby ensuring added safety. Simultaneously, Strømbergs’ route planning solution aims to optimize waste collection by minimizing the distances and time involved in the process. By planning efficient routes, this solution helps reduce fuel consumption and wear and tear on vehicles, thereby contributing to overall sustainability. Both solutions generate valuable data that can be shared via open APIs. This gives users flexibility in their system solutions choice, enabling them to select the ones that best meet their operational needs. Moreover, it facilitates the combination of data from various solutions in a single location, giving users a comprehensive overview for improved decision-making.
Overall, Strømbergs offers versatile and innovative solutions designed to adapt to the growing digital transformation trends in the waste management industry. With their offerings, they drive efficiency and sustainability, improving waste management processes.
Description of the effect
Strømbergs’ access control solution has a profound effect on sustainability by driving waste reduction, improving recycling, and enhancing operational efficiency. By providing real-time data about waste generation, the system aids in identifying trends that can be targeted to curtail waste production. This empowers waste producers to understand their impact and make educated decisions to reduce it. Simultaneously, the system’s ability to control access to waste containers ensures waste is sorted correctly at the source. This, in turn, bolsters recycling programs by reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and increasing the recovery of reusable materials. This kind of access control, coupled with real-time data analysis, is a powerful tool in the fight against waste mismanagement.
Strømbergs’ solution also aids in creating more efficient waste collection routes and schedules. By basing these on actual waste levels instead of estimates, the solution minimizes unnecessary road travel for waste collection vehicles. This reduces fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions, which is a significant step towards environmental conservation. Moreover, less wear and tear on infrastructure results from this efficiency, extending the lifespan of roads and collection vehicles.
The ability of the system to integrate with Pay As You Throw (PAYT) systems further promotes sustainable behavior. This model incentivizes users to generate less waste and sort it more effectively by charging them based on the volume of waste they produce. This brings the issue of waste production to the forefront of people’s minds and provides a financial incentive for them to be more conscientious about their waste habits. Finally, the solution plays a pivotal role in conserving natural resources. With the improvement in recycling, more recycled materials can be used instead of virgin materials in manufacturing processes. This lessens the need for resource extraction and processing, ultimately preserving our natural resources.
Strømbergs is committed to enhancing sustainability efforts. They constantly innovate and improve their solutions, aiming to provide the most effective, data-driven methods for waste management. Through their technological advancements, they actively contribute to the circular economy, demonstrating that sustainable waste management is not only achievable but also beneficial for both businesses and the environment.
Company/companies that offer the innovation
Strømbergs AS, tracing its roots back to plastic production in 1946, was officially founded in 1996. It began as Svein Strømberg & Co AS in 1941, embarking on its plastics manufacturing journey five years later. Today, Strømbergs AS stands as a notable player in the industry, offering products associated with material handling and waste sorting, both developed internally and imported from leading European manufacturers. The company’s material handling products primarily comprise reusable load carriers designed to last several years. Strømbergs AS has consistently introduced innovative concepts that serve as alternatives to single-use solutions.
An increased focus on environmental sustainability has prompted the development of an extensive program centering around waste sorting products. The company responds to demands from both the public and private sectors by supplying improved solutions for waste sorting and treatment. This portfolio includes efficient and aesthetically pleasing underground solutions, as well as other related technological advancements. At Strømbergs AS, the creation of a sustainable future is a guiding principle, deeply rooted in the company’s vision and values, encompassing ethics, the environment, customer orientation, and cooperation with internal and external partners. A focus on customer orientation allows for the optimal meeting of customer needs and the refinement of internal processes to best serve these interests. The principle of doing things right from the beginning is the foundation for the company’s commitment to quality. Strømbergs AS strives for quality improvement across all areas of operation. In terms of environmental considerations, solutions that minimally impact the environment are prioritized, aiding in waste reduction and the use of eco-friendly products and solutions. The aim is to develop product solutions that contribute to achieving the UN’s sustainability goals, with a special emphasis on climate and the environment.
In the first half of 2021, the company’s processes, quality requirements, and customer satisfaction expectations underwent review. As of September 29, 2021, Strømbergs AS holds a NS-EN ISO 9001:2015 certification for the sales and marketing of products for waste sorting and material handling.
Contact Information
Phone: 64 80 29 00
Email: office@strombergs.no
Visiting Address:
Stallbakken 7
2005 Rælingen
Mailing Address
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2029 Rælingen
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