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Hong Kong startup uses AI to streamline urban waste recycling

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The Loops Hong Kong, a startup founded by Jorch Wong, is using technology and AI to address urban waste challenges. Wong established the company after experiencing the inconvenience of separate collection points for different recyclable materials. He developed a platform to streamline the recycling process for both households and businesses. AI

IMPACT This approach could offer a scalable solution for improving recycling rates in urban environments.

RANK_REASON Startup uses AI for a specific product/service.

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Hong Kong startup uses AI to streamline urban waste recycling

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jimmy Chow ·

    Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: start-up turns to tech to tackle urban waste

    Inconvenience is one of the biggest obstacles to recycling, a challenge that prompted a Hongkonger to establish a one-stop recycling service. Jorch Wong Ching-hei left advertising in 2019 and started The Loops Hong Kong after finding that recycling different materials often requi…

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