Ecosorter

One of the pressing issues faced by communities worldwide is waste management and disposal. In Malaysia, improper garbage disposal has depended heavily on landfills and poses a significant threat to both the environment and public health, leading to a range of interconnected issues. The project aims to assist in tackling the problem of improper garbage disposal by segregating the waste. As well as to emphasise the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and the adoption of sustainable waste management approaches at the local, national, and global scales. Consequently, the Ecosorter, which is equipped with the Arduino Uno platform, has been developed to identify various categories of recyclable materials. It then opens the lid of the appropriate bin to facilitate the user's segregation of their waste into the appropriate bins. According to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority, in 2021, a total of 13.95 million metric tons of municipal solid waste were generated per year in Malaysia, equivalent to 38,207 metric tons generated per day by households and institutions. This showed an increase from previous years, as municipal solid waste amounted to 13.91 million metric tons and 13.88 million metric tons in 2020 and 2019, respectively. In summary, Ecosorter represents an innovative solution capable of addressing the global challenge of improper garbage disposal, offering sustainable alternatives that hold considerable market potential for various stakeholders, including households, environmental departments, and garbage collectors.