News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates August

News updates written by CIWM’s commercial partners.

Alfred H Knight

Why Visit RWM 2025? Here’s What You’ll Learn

IEG – Impact Environmental Group	RWM Expo 2025
Fleetclear	Fleetclear targets high-risk behaviour with AI Driver Monitoring Solution
CRJ Hires	Delivering performance without compromise
Waste Robotics	Waste Robotics and AE Gibson & Sons Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance AI- Powered Waste Sorting in Australia
Plan B	Milestones and ambitions: Our story
Contel	Contel to launch innovative food waste collection solution with Biffa at RWM 2025
WasteRecruit	The Great Compliance Myth – How green skills help companies navigate compliance complexities
Vision Techniques	Vision Techniques and Whitespace partner to integrate vehicle CCTV with council service data
Dennis Eagle	Cambridgeshire improves fleet manoeuvrability with new Dennis Eagle rear-steer vehicles
Greyparrot	Greyparrot to reveal real-world AI results and compliance automation at RWM 2025

Alfred H Knight | Why Visit RWM 2025? Here’s What You’ll Learn

As the waste and recycling industry gears up for another dynamic RWM exhibition, Alfred H Knight is proud to return in 2025 with a clear mission: to help organisations navigate regulatory complexity with data-driven certainty.

Whether you’re an operator looking to stay compliant under new regulations or a sustainability leader aiming to optimise resource recovery,  you’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore how industry expertise, innovative technologies and practical solutions can help support smarter decisions across the waste value chain.

Here’s why RWM 2025  is a must for your calendar this year.

1. Discover the Power of Waste Composition Analysis (WCA)

The MRF Code of Practice and the evolving Simpler Recycling requirements are reshaping local authority obligations and material sorting standards. Industry professionals will explore how WCA can:

• Help you meet recycling targets with confidence.
• Improve contamination tracking and reporting accuracy.
• Support contract management and policy compliance.

Get a closer look at a real-world waste sample and discover what it reveals about today’s waste streams. Attendees can visit Alfred H Knight’s stand at RWM to hear from industry specialists on how representative sampling supports reliable analysis and tailored solutions for your organisational needs.

2. Stay Ahead of Energy from Waste (EfW) Regulations

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is coming, and preparation is key. At RWM, topics of discussion will include:

• How to build a foundation for ETS compliance through emissions analysis.
• Measuring calorific value and waste-derived fuel properties.
• Best practices for environmental reporting and operational efficiency.

3. Explore Emerging Trends in Biomass and Waste Wood Testing

Biomass remains key to the UK’s renewable energy mix. There’ll be insights on:

• Quality assurance in waste wood classification.
• Biomass sampling and laboratory testing methodologies.
• Compliance support for biomass energy producers.

4. Connect with the People Behind the Data

At RWM 2025, you’ll get to meet the technical experts behind our expert services and discuss your unique waste challenges.

• Dedicated waste profiling.
• Tailored Sampling Schedules.
• Sample Collection Support.
• Experienced, Responsive Team.

With new regulations coming into play and pushing compliance with the Zero to Landfill obligation, RWM offers an opportunity to access a wealth of information from various industry professionals across the sector. 

Plan Your Visit to RWM Expo 2025!

• 🗓️ 17-18 September
• 🗺️ Birmingham, UK
• 📍 Stand RS-F120 in the Recycling Services Area

IEG – Impact Environmental Group | RWM Expo 2025

IEG returns to RWM 2025 showcasing the full strength of its integrated waste and recycling solutions, built on over 150 years of collective industry expertise.

Uniting leading UK brands under one roof – Duraflex lids and accessories and Continental Steel Containers – IEG provides Local Authorities and Commercial operators with a comprehensive portfolio that supports the full lifecycle of waste handling equipment.

This year’s expo marks a key moment for the Group, with the launch of a new smart compactor range, product innovation from Duraflex, and enhanced refurbishment capabilities that support circular operations nationwide.

Key Launches

IEG Compactors & Balers – Launching the iSeries

Live Demonstrations: 11am, 1pm, 3pm both days
IEG Compactors & Balers officially launches its iSeries range, a new generation of IoT-enabled intelligent compactors.

• Integrated with Cloud-based technology for remote diagnostics, live alerts, and performance data.
• Designed to reduce downtime, optimise collection schedules, and provide unmatched efficiency.
• Join us for live demonstrations at our stand (CT-F200) to see the future of compaction in action.

Duraflex – Improved security – Rodent proof product suite.

• DuraFlex™ rotationally moulded lids, is showcasing its vast product range. A variety of waste and recycling container lid solutions, castors, hinges and the firm’s highly innovative rodent-proof drain plugs will be on display on the stand for visitors to explore.

• Launching the Rodent-Proof Lid engineered to eliminate rodent damage from plastic entry points and improve hygiene in community spaces.
• Showcasing the Round Lid-in-Lid design – helping direct public to improve waste segregation

Continental – The Industry Workhorse

• Trusted by thousands of authorities and commercial operators, the Continental steel container remains the gold standard in durability and performance.
• Manufactured in the UK, available in multiple configurations, designed to last up to 20+ years with proper care.
• Compatible with Duraflex parts and out in-house refurbishment service, The Continental is the choice container for sustainable circular practices – keeping your fleet in operation longer.

• The MK4 offers a superior 1.7mm thick container base for additional corrosion resistance and robustness, in addition to enhanced castor brackets to minimise stress points, highly durable castors and internal bash plates for reinforcement, the frontal receiver benefits from seven ribs for additional strength.

Refurbishment – Extend Asset Life, Reduce Spend

• Factory & On-Site Refurbishment Services from our dedicated facility in Winsford. We don’t treat every refurb the same – customise your service and get your available fleet back in operation the same day.
• Refurbished to ‘as-new’ finish with exceptional attention to detail – welding, and component replacement. IEG will include a fully refurbished 4-wheeled container alongside their RoRo remodelling for our Service area.
• More capacity and better lead times than ever before – ideal for large fleets and framework customers.
• Supports decarbonisation goals and helps avoid premature replacement.

Fleetclear | Fleetclear targets high-risk behaviour with AI Driver Monitoring Solution

In the latest addition to Fleetclear’s suite of AI-powered fleet safety innovations comes a Driver Monitoring Solution (DMS) that promises to enhance driver safety, reduce accidents and associated costs, and help fleet operators stay compliant.

Fleetclear’s DMS employs advanced AI camera technology to continuously monitor driver behaviour in real-time, detecting critical safety risks such as driver fatigue, mobile phone use and non-compliance with seatbelt usage, and alert drivers immediately. 

Chris Waller, Chief Technical Officer, Fleetclear said: “The system is designed to detect high risk driver behaviour. For example, if a driver is drowsy, their eyes are off the road, they are interacting with devices or using their mobile phones whilst operating the vehicle. If any of these events occurs the system provides an immediate, in cab audible alert to the driver, enabling them to self-correct potentially dangerous behaviour.”

The system is currently at the Beta Launch phase for testing and feedback with a limited group of users, prior to a wider, general release. It is suitable for fleet operators across all sectors from delivery services, freight and logistics to public transportation, construction and utilities.

Chris added: “The benefits of this system for fleet operators are manyfold. It equips them to improve driver safety, performance and accountability, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce accidents and subsequent insurance premiums, as well as gain complete fleet visibility through real-time alerts and data analytics.”

The Driver Monitoring Solution (DMS) is available in two hardware options, either as a standalone dashcam unit equipped with an AI-powered camera or as an upgrade on Fleetclear’s existing DVR units enabling current customers to seamlessly integrate the new system into their established infrastructure. 

All detected safety events, along with associated video footage and telematics data, can be viewed in the Fleetclear Connect web application. This provides fleet managers with a centralised platform to review incidents, analyse driver behaviour trends, and gain actionable insights into their fleet’s safety performance. 

Why Fleetclear?

With over a decade of expertise delivering credible solutions proven in the field, Fleetclear helps fleets operate safely, efficiently and responsibly. With fully qualified in-house engineers and leading after sales support and warranties, Fleetclear is your fleet safety partner.

CRJ Hires | Delivering performance without compromise

CRJ Services has built its reputation over 25 years by delivering high-performance waste management equipment that keeps operations moving.

At the centre of our hire fleet is the Hybrid HAAS TYRON 2000 XL 2.0, now enhanced with the revolutionary Quick Change System, a game-changing combination of power, flexibility, and serviceability.

The TYRON’s twin-shaft shredding system offers precise control over shred size, while its hybrid engine setup, a quiet electric motor for shredding and a compact diesel engine for mobility, delivers powerful performance with reduced CO₂ emissions. Thanks to crawler tracks and radio remote control, the machine is easily positioned and transported, making it ideal for use in any location.

Designed for versatility, the TYRON shreds a wide range of materials with a single tool configuration. Its self-cleaning system prevents wrapping of long fibrous materials, while its robust build resists foreign objects, ensuring low wear costs and long operational life.

This innovation directly enhances CRJ’s Swing Program, which ensures consistent performance during long-term hire. When hard-facing is required, we swap the shredder with a like-for-like unit, keeping your operation running while maintenance is handled off-site.

The integrated QC System takes serviceability to the next level. The CRJ heavy plant engineers can swap counter combs, breaker bars, and rotor shafts in under 90 minutes, with full chamber replacements completed in less than an hour. This modular design, combined with a hydraulic slide-out mechanism, transforms maintenance into a fast, efficient process, minimising downtime and maximising productivity.

CRJ’s extensive hire fleet is supported by 10 mobile service teams of highly qualified engineers across the UK and Ireland, with a strong presence in the South of England. With CRJ, you’re not just hiring equipment, you’re choosing reliability, speed, and sustainable performance.

Our team are on hand to help you get the right machine, at the right time, and at the right price. Contact AJ or Lucy at hires@crjservices.co.uk or 01565 723886 (option 2). crjservices.co.uk.

Waste Robotics | Waste Robotics and AE Gibson & Sons Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance AI- Powered Waste Sorting in Australia

Waste Robotics, a leader in AI-driven waste sorting technology, has announced a new strategic partnership with AE Gibson & Sons, a long-established Australian engineering firm.

The collaboration is part of Waste Robotics’ Licensed Integrator Partnership (LIPS) program, which aims to accelerate the global adoption of intelligent sorting systems through a strong network of regional partners for sales, deployment, and after-sales support.

With this agreement, AE Gibson & Sons becomes the official LIPS partner for Australia. This partnership brings advanced, locally supported robotic waste sorting solutions to recycling and waste processing facilities nationwide.

Founded as a fifth-generation, family-owned business, AE Gibson & Sons operates two large-scale manufacturing centers and is well known for designing and building high- performance industrial machinery. The company’s expertise encompasses systems for processing renewable resources, biomass, and waste, as well as engineering, design, and manufacture of special purpose industrial equipment, specialized engineering services, fabrication, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation systems and robotics.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainability in a diverse range of segments.

“Partnering with AE Gibson & Sons is a meaningful step for us, not just in expanding to the Australian market, but in aligning with a team that understands industrial-grade machinery and share our vision for smarter, safer, highly efficient processes.,” said Luis Martins, VP of Sales and Marketing at Waste Robotics. “Their track record in automation and customer service gives us confidence that together, we can deliver reliable solutions tailored to local industry needs.”

Curtis Gibson, CEO of AE Gibson & Sons, echoed this sentiment, adding: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Waste Robotics to deliver high-quality robotic waste sorting and recycling solutions to our customers across Australia. This collaboration brings together the strengths of both teams to offer advanced, sustainable, and efficient systems that customers can rely on for long-term performance.

The LIPS program is central to Waste Robotics’ global growth strategy. It connects regional industry leaders with the company’s AI-powered sorting systems. Through this model, facilities around the world gain access to advanced robotic solutions supported by local knowledge and service excellence.

This new partnership is expected to enhance operational efficiency for MRFs and waste processors in Australia, helping them meet evolving sustainability targets while reducing manual labor and improving material recovery rates.

Plan B | Milestones and ambitions: Our story

With six years at the helm of Plan B Management Solutions, Maz Akhtar, Managing Director, and Craig Cutajar, Material Sales Director, look at key moments for the business and discuss future plans.

Back in 2019, Maz and Craig were both working for Kier, aware that the company was in the process of exiting the market, and looking for their next challenge. Meanwhile, Plan B Management Solutions had been set up in 2006 and the owner was now looking to sell.

“We liked the fact that the platform already existed,” says Maz, “It meant we could hit the ground running from day one. The business then had one employee and a couple of contractors,” he adds.

“With our experiences and background, and coupled with the business as it was, we felt there was a great opportunity to transform and diversify the business with other complimentary services. Maz and I have different strengths and weaknesses that support each other, and it was clear that we shared a strong vision for what we wanted to achieve, and more importantly, how we would want to do business in terms of culture and values,” says Craig.

Fast forward to 2025 and the rate of growth is impressive. Today, there are 151 employees working across three areas: Managed Services, Consultancy and Materials Marketing & Sales. And the business isn’t slowing down.

“In 2019, we agreed a five-year plan, which included a turnover target of £20m, which we met by 2024. We’re now working towards our Vision 2030 plan, which includes growing the municipal side of our business,” Maz says.

Plan B Management Solutions started as a consultancy but, since Maz and Craig took over, the business has expanded into new areas and met some major milestones. These include becoming the waste services provider for Bridgend Council in Wales and investing in their own processing plant in Cardiff.

Due to become operational by the end of the summer 2025, it is permitted to handle up to 75,000 tonnes of material annually. The business is also proud to have donated 70,000 items in the last 12 months to food banks local to the communities where it operates.

“We truly live our values with actions, and we have a strong and loyal team who are always willing to jump in and do whatever’s needed. There’s no room for egos,” Maz adds.

Contel | Contel to launch innovative food waste collection solution with Biffa at RWM 2025

Contel, a leading UK provider of fleet safety, security, and compliance solutions, will be exhibiting at this year’s RWM Exhibition on 17th and 18th September at the NEC in Birmingham.

The team will be based in the LARAC Lounge, where they look forward to welcoming local authority visitors for live demos, expert advice, and the launch of an exciting new innovation.

In partnership with Biffa, Contel will be unveiling a groundbreaking new food waste collection solution, designed to support local authorities in meeting upcoming statutory requirements while improving efficiency and sustainability.

As part of the event, visitors will also have the opportunity to explore Contel’s latest AI-powered camera technology, developed to help councils and contractors address key safety and compliance challenges in real-world fleet environments.

Andy Kelly, CEO at Contel, said: “This year’s RWM gives us the perfect platform to show how technology can help local authorities deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable services. We’re excited to be joining forces with Biffa to launch a new solution that supports the shift towards mandatory food waste collections, while also demonstrating the power of AI to reduce risk on the road.”

Contel’s specialists will be on hand throughout the show to offer guidance to local authorities currently reviewing their vehicle safety systems, compliance processes, and waste collection fleet upgrades.

Visit Contel in the LARAC Lounge at RWM 2025 – NEC Birmingham, 17–18 September. To arrange a meeting in advance, contact: info@conteluk.com.

WasteRecruit |The Great Compliance Myth – How green skills help companies navigate compliance complexities

Most people think that managing compliance is simple. Read the rules, tick the boxes, done. This might be the case if the rules weren’t constantly updating, or if the requirements didn’t vary by sector, area or materials, but often they do. 

As an example, CIWM resources listed 16 compliance guidance updates in the space of four days. Regulations pertaining to WEEE, guidance on the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, producer responsibilities for EEE, classifying construction waste and more. Consider the number of updates that take place over the span of a year.

Compliance is anything but simple, and thinking it can be handed off to any junior in the company is somewhat risky. Reading rules might not take much skill, but understanding complexities, and knowing how to find the relevant information, certainly does. Keeping on top of compliance requirements takes effort, insight and skills.

As compliance evolves, so do green skills

With compliance, companies have the obligation to prove that they’ve followed certain procedures. This means that the people involved in reporting have to know more than just the regulations. They have to understand how waste management works, what the processes are, where things can go wrong, and what the ramifications are if they do.

Essentially this translates into having a commercial understanding of operations – which changes are commercially viable and which may need adjustment or be implemented over time.

However, commercial understanding is just the start, it’s the foundation on which the most valuable green skills are built. Skills such as creativity, communication, influence, relationship building and management. These are the green skills vital for working in compliance. The examples below illustrate why:

Creativity as a green skill:

A new regulation may dictate that certain procedures and practices are implemented in order for a company to remain compliant. This advice may be defined by an ideal best practice. However, the best solutions may not be financially realistic because the company is not operating in the ideal business case scenario.  This reality is matched by another: non-compliance isn’t an option either.

Applying creativity isn’t about finding ways to circumvent the regulations. Rather it’s about how to be pragmatic and creative in order to find solutions that achieve the required outcomes. When hiring for compliance roles, assessing how a candidate uses their creativity to develop solutions is an important part of the process.

Managing expectations as a valuable compliance skill

Keeping regulators happy is a major objective for those working in compliance. It’s also one of the biggest challenges. It’s not unusual to find that regulator expectations are entirely misaligned with the commercial realities of operating a successful business.

Getting regulators to agree to any form of compromise takes strong communication skills, best built on the foundation of a strong working relationship.  Regulators are more likely to be open to hearing alternate solutions when they know and trust that the compliance person isn’t trying to circumnavigate regulations, they’re simply trying to find a workable solution.

Soft skills that impact how successfully change is made

Even workable solutions often require major changes in ways of working. Change that operations staff and management resist more often than not. Engagement, relationship building and communication are all soft skills that help to gain buy-in to new processes. This includes the ability to listen and understand other people’s perspectives and concerns as these are often what trip up change initiatives, when ignored.

It’s possible to challenge behaviour and initiate new ways of working if there’s trust that’s been built through good relationships. When people understand why something is being done and feel empowered by the role they have to play in the process, change becomes easier. Soft skills have a vital role to play in achieving this.  

Identifying green skills vital for compliance roles

These examples highlight that compliance requires skills that go far beyond the ability to read a rulebook. The challenge is that many of these skills won’t be highlighted on a CV, they may not even come up in interviews, unless there’s a specific line of questioning.

Skills-based testing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to determine if candidates will be a good fit for a role. By placing them in specific work situation scenarios, it’s possible to see how they are thinking as they deal with challenges. It tests soft skills as well as application of knowledge which is what’s needed in real work situations. It answers the questions: Can they do the job and how well will they perform.

As more new regulations and compliance schemes come into effect, compliance will be closely watched. Companies cannot afford damage to their brands for non-compliance, so having people with the right skills in compliance roles is vital. The definition of green skills is ever expanding and compliance is set to be a major role player in highlighting what skills are needed.

For queries contact Nick Eva, MD at WasteRecruit on phone: 01252 353 080 or email: nick@wasterecruit.com. WasteRecruit is a trusted partner, recruiting green skills for the renewables and resource sectors since 2003. Skills and personality-based assessment were developed by WasteRecruit to meet the hiring needs of these rapidly changing sectors.

Vision Techniques | Vision Techniques and Whitespace partner to integrate vehicle CCTV with council service data

Vision Techniques, a leading provider of live 4G mobile CCTV solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, is partnering with Whitespace Work Software, the UK’s leading supplier of waste and environmental services management software.

As part of the collaboration, Vision Techniques’ advanced vehicle CCTV systems are being fitted to refuse collection vehicles, gritters, and other specialist fleet vehicles and are then fully integrated into Whitespace’s software platform.

This means councils and municipal operators will be able to access live and historic video footage directly alongside their operational service data and analytics.

Whitespace’s platform enables councils to deliver a wide range of critical services such as route management and optimisation, responding to resident reports like missed bin collections, and investigating claims of property or vehicle damage.

By incorporating video and imagery from Vision Techniques’ systems, councils can now access vital visual evidence to verify service completion, resolve resident complaints more quickly, and protect both staff and the public in the event of incidents.

Vision Techniques’ Sales Director Dave Prince said: “We’re really excited about this partnership with Whitespace.

“For our customers, being able to view vehicle CCTV alongside the service data they already rely on brings everything together in one place.

“Whether it’s confirming a collection, checking a route, or investigating a resident report, the video evidence provides clarity and confidence.”

Whitespace’s platform is trusted by over 140 local authorities and contractors across the UK to manage waste and environmental services.

With this new integration, councils are given the tools they need to improve efficiency, enhance service delivery, and build stronger trust with residents.

Mike Nicholls, Chief Commercial Officer at Whitespace, added: “Our goal has always been to provide customers with the most accurate and useful insight into their operations.

“Partnering with Vision Techniques takes this to the next level. Video evidence linked directly to service data allows our users to verify events instantly and handle issues with complete transparency.”

To find out more about Vision Techniques’ products go to: www.vision-techniques.com

To find out more about Whitespace Work Software’s products go to: www.whitespacews.com

Dennis Eagle | Cambridgeshire improves fleet manoeuvrability with new Dennis Eagle rear-steer vehicles

Dennis Eagle was recently selected by Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) to provide a new fleet of 11 rear-steer refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) that will help improve manoeuvrability during collection rounds for 135,000 properties across the region.

GCSWS has bolstered its 54-strong fleet with an 18-tonne Elite+ Narrow 4×2, eight 26–tonne Elite+ Narrow 6×2 rear-steer RCVs, and a 32-tonne Elite+ 8×4 rear-steer, all fitted with Terberg OmniDEKA bin lifts, as well as two Elite+ 6×4 rear-steer trade vehicles with Terberg OmniTRADE bin lifts. The new rear-steer vehicles offer greater agility and additional manoeuvrability, enabling drivers to navigate the city of Cambridge’s narrow and tight streets with ease.

“In 2022 we trialled two Elite+ 8×4 rear-steer RCVs and they were an absolute game-changer for us,” said Robin Moore, Assistant Operations Manager (Fleet and Asset), GCSWS. “Our drivers have been thrilled with the improved manoeuvrability, so we specified rear-steer across all new vehicles. You can put an 8×4 in the same place you can a 6×2; they’re a brilliant piece of kit. This agility means we can now send any vehicle to any area.”

The new Elite+ cab also offers additional refinements such as a heating and ventilation system, radio speakers, and an increased number of cupholders, improving comfort and the user experience for crews. As per its existing fleet, the vehicles will be supported by Dennis Eagle’s Witham Service Centre. “Dave Cornwell and the team at the Witham Service Centre have always been brilliant, providing us with great support. They move mountains to get us back on the road in a sensible time,” said Moore.

Formally South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) and Cambridge City Council (CCC), the two merged to form GCSWS in 2017. Since then, the team has been continuously innovating to improve services. One of the first areas to add an eCollect electric RCV (eRCV) to its fleet, two out of the current fleet of four electric vehicles now come from Dennis Eagle. GCSWS will break ground on a planned solar farm later this year that will provide solar energy to its eRCV fleet, which will soon grow to 18.

“We’ve always had a strong working relationship with GCSWS,” said Nicola Case, Regional Sales Manager, Dennis Eagle. “We strive to ensure our team remains highly supportive of their needs and helps to develop innovative ideas where advantageous. Over the next 12 months, there’s a lot of exciting activity going on for GCSWS, and we look forward to continuing this longstanding relationship with them.”

Greyparrot | Greyparrot to reveal real-world AI results and compliance automation at RWM 2025

Waste intelligence leader Greyparrot has announced their agenda for RWM 2025, focusing on the practical results that AI waste analytics is achieving at facilities across the UK and Europe.

To do it, their team will present alongside some of the facility operators that use waste intelligence technology on a daily basis.

The company has also previewed its pioneering work to automate Environment Agency (EA) compliance reporting. At RWM, Greyparrot plans to share details from an automated compliance project with one of the UK’s largest waste management organisations.

Innovation in action at UK and EU facilities

Since last year’s conference, Greyparrot has expanded its AI recognition library, introduced new features to its Analyzer system, launched a platform for brands and developed its own NIR hardware.

The company says that those features and products are now in action across more than 60 global facilities, and that it will showcase the impact on facility profitability at RWM.

One of the organisations that Greyparrot will highlight is KSI Recycling, one of the Netherlands’ largest plastics recovery facilities.

KSI’s Foppe-Jan de Meer will join a panel on the first day of the conference to explain how a simple cleaning test powered by Greyparrot Analyzer led to a 10% increase in recovered material — and kept the plant compliant with Dutch residue regulations. Ahead of the conference, Greyparrot has released a video breakdown of the testing process (and results).

Cheshire West Recycling’s Jody Sherratt will also join the panel, which Greyparrot says will “cut through the AI hype and explore what really changes when facilities adopt waste intelligence.” Last year, Sherratt’s facility deployed the Analyzer system in less than a week, quickly identifying underutilisation on a key product line and a business case for in-house haulage.

Greyparrot’s Matthew Steventon will host de Meer and Sherratt in What AI Saw That We Didn’t: An Operator’s Perspective on Waste Intelligence at 11:45am on September 17th, at RWM’s Commercial & Industrial Theatre.

Automating Environment Agency sampling

Breakthroughs in automated compliance sampling will also be on the agenda at RWM.

The EA’s sampling requirements currently demand a costly investment of time and human resources, but Greyparrot says it is accelerating a framework for AI-powered reporting that will meet EA requirements.

The company recently revealed that it has been working with a major UK recycler to test compliance sampling automation over the last year. Together, they have developed the first known framework for AI-automated sampling and reporting, which has been submitted to the EA for review.

Greyparrot says that their sampling framework will lead to faster reporting, fewer errors and lower sampling costs. Its team will share their plans to scale automated compliance to other UK facilities at RWM.

Hands-on with AI at RWM 2025

Along with their compliance plans, Greyparrot will also be showcasing the new Analyzer features that operators like de Meer and Sherratt are using to boost facility profits. The company will share live demos of its new recognition classes for opaque and coloured plastics, and walkthroughs of its customisable metrics, reporting and alerting features. Visitors can get hands-on with the system at Stand RS-D182.

Learn more about Greyparrot’s plans for RWM 2025 in their event announcement blog.