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Recycling News: Ireland has launched its Deposit Return System
Currently, approximately 60% of single-use beverage packaging is being collected in Ireland for recycling purposes. The Deposit Return Scheme in Ireland has the potential to reduce littering and increase Ireland’s recycling rates by 30%. These numbers will result in reduced landfill waste and significantly support the protection of the environment. The Irish DRS administrator is the company Re-turn, the entire scheme is powered by a software solution from Sensoneo.
Hungarian Deposit Return System powered by Sensoneo SW is LIVE!
Budapest – Hungary joins 1st of January 2024 the 14 European countries to introduce the Deposit Return System (DRS) for single-use beverage packaging aiming to recycle 90 percent of plastic and glass bottles and metal beverage cans within three years. Consumers will pay the deposit of HUF 50 (€0.13) that applies to PET & glass bottles, and aluminum cans from 1 deciliter to 3 liters. The value of the returned bottles can be either redeemed or exchanged for cash at the store, returned to the customer's bank account by using the app, or donated to charity by selecting the option shown on the vending machine display. Sensoneo implemented the IT solution that works as a backbone of the entire DRS system in Hungary.
Romania launches the world’s largest centralized Deposit Return System
Romania is thus on the path to joining other 13 EU countries that have launched deposit return schemes (DRS) with the aim of increasing collection and recycling rates of single-use beverage containers. The Romanian DRS system uses a software solution from Sensoneo. The software works as a backbone of the entire system as it integrates all stakeholders and gathers data from all sources within the process chain. The Deposit Return Schemes increase the purity of material collected, leading to materials’ circularity and reduction of CO2 emissions. The Romanian scheme will cover plastic, glass, and metal beverage containers ranging from 0.1 to 3 Litres. The deposit per bottle will be 0,5 Romanian lei (approximately €0.1).
Sensoneo is one of the top 50 fastest growing technology companies in the Central European region.
The prestigious ranking is based on percentage revenue growth. Companies from 16 European countries participated, with companies from seven countries and six different industries winning in the main Technology Fast 50 category. Sensoneo took the prestigious 25th place in the main category with the growth rate of 988%.
Sensoneo, a Slovakia-based company, secures €6.2M funding and aims for the largest smart waste installation in Europe
Green tech scale-up Sensoneo, headquartered in Slovakia, revealed the successful completion of a Series A funding round. Led by Taiwania Capital, the funding round secured an impressive €6.2M investment for the company. The funding round also saw participation from current investors Crowdberry, EIC Fund, and Venture to Future Fund.
Sensoneo presented its technologies to the Dutch Royal Couple
Sensoneo developed a unique software solution for deposit return scheme, which makes the Slovak scheme one of the most advanced deposit systems globally. That is why it was presented as an example of circular economy best practice to King William-Alexander of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima and President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová. This news was picked by Estonian portal Kodu.
Waste Management World: Interview on Smart Waste Monitoring
Smart waste collection is the way to bring more efficiency into waste management while at the same time reducing the environmental footprint. Tomas Vincze, Waste Collection Management Division Director at Sensoneo, explains how smart waste monitoring works, its economic and ecological impact, and the future of the smart waste collection.
Madrid will have the Largest Smart Waste Installation in Europe
The largest European smart waste installation will be in Madrid: More than 11 000 sensors will be installed in bins with light packaging, textile, glass, organic and general waste, with data being sent to the Smart Waste Management Software System and utilized also in optimized route planning. This news caught the attention of media around the world, including The Smart City Journal, Recycling Magazine, Environmental Leader, Packaging Europe, The Star, or Recycling Magazine.
Sensoneo's Top Trends in Waste Management in Circular Online
Sensoneo's article on top trends driving the waste management was featured in Circular Online. Sensoneo offers solutions to the biggest challenges in today's world of waste management - lack of efficiency and transparency. The 6 trends from 2022 included increasing prices for collection and treatment of waste, incentivising citizens to create less waste and recycle, implementing deposit return schemes in more countries and more.
Sensoneo among 40 climate tech startups to watch
Sensoneo is among 40 climate tech startups highlighted on the occasion of Solutions Day during COP 27, where organisations Pioneers.io and Scaleup4Europe, together with UN Climate Change, launched first European Climate Tech Landscape report. It covers 40 most promising European startups and scaleups in 4 emission intensive verticals. Sensoneo is included in the Smart Regions category, solving the lack of transparency and efficiency in waste management.
Launch of deposit return system in Malta in cooperation with Sensoneo highlighted in the Waste Management World
Waste Management World published the news on Malta's launch of deposit return scheme, where Sensoneo is providing DRS IT system. Malta launches DRS as the first Mediterranean country with the aim of increasing recycling rates from 20 to 90 %. Sensoneo is currently the first and only DRS integrator operating in two countries.
Sensoneo facilitated digital transformation of a nationwide e-waste operator
Asekol, a non-profit company that organizes a nationwide take-back system for electrical and electronic equipment in the Czech Republic, has undergone a full digitalization process to cope with the high complexity of managing operations and make its everyday operations efficient and transparent. The digital transformation has simplified and reduced the manual workload of employees, optimized transport and logistics challenges, and prevented the occurrence of inaccuracy issues.
Slovak DRS highlighted at RWM Letsrecycle Live
At an international resource and waste management exhibition RWM in Birmingham, a presentation on the successful implementation of the Slovak Deposit Return System (DRS) took place in the presence of Ján Budaj, the Minister of Environment of the Slovak Republic. The presentation was given during the Thursday exhibition schedule on the keynote stage, in front of an international audience comprised of experts and professionals from environmental and waste management backgrounds.
Launch of fifth generation of Sensoneo sensor
We are proud to present the fifth generation of our #wastemonitoring #ultrasonic #sensor with FOTA and GNSS functionalities and other unique features that make the device ready to cope with the different challenges of the demanding waste industry environment.
Sensoneo shone on IFAT!
We were excited to see such a large interest in smart waste technologies by Sensoneo at IFAT 2022! Along with the chance to discuss customers' challenges related to waste monitoring, automatic digitalization of waste collection process, automatic proof of service, deposit return schemes, automation of takeback and recycling systems, and others, we also launched the fifth generation of our smart sensors, our CEO presented Data-driven waste management results at Innovation stage, and we served delicate wines from Slovak region of Karpaty.
Sensoneo's CEO part of the president's business suite to Switzerland
We are honored that Sensoneo's CEO Martin Basila was part of the business delegation of the president of the Slovak republic Zuzana Čaputová in Switzerland in May 2022. Martin Basila was given the opportunity to attend a bilateral cleantech event, establish new business relationships and visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Envirotec: There are still major differences in the amount of waste generated across the world
Envirotec magazine processed the Global Waste Index report from Sensoneo to uncover the big differences in the amount of waste generated worldwide and how it is disposed of.
Recycling News: Slovakia has launched its Deposit Return System
The history of the Slovak deposit return scheme dates back to 2003 when the first public discussion about its implementation started. Since 2019 these efforts became more tangible – the country defined a strategy with a focus on a deposit return scheme for PET bottles and metal and aluminum cans. Like in Lithuania and Estonia, DRS in Slovakia was designed to run along with the ongoing separate collection of plastics – a system that was established years ago.
Our Bin Access Management solution featured on Kurrant Insights' video series
Can Pay-As-You-Throw with Access Control Reduce Waste? Cities are on a mission to reduce waste. They're not only under environmental pressures to do so, but they're also running out of places to put it! As a result, cities in France, Slovakia, and the United States turned to access control solutions that encourage residents to sort their trash and in some cases...pay for it too.
Packing Europe writes about implementation of DRS in Slovakia powered by Sensoneo
Slovakia became the 11th European country to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) on the 1st of January 2022, with Sensoneo, a waste management solutions company, overseeing the system. Since it came online, the scheme has apparently facilitated the return of 100 million plastic bottles and metal cans by Slovakia’s population of over 5 million people in its first five months of operation. What is the process behind a successful start to DRS?
Forbes Slovakia ranking list Sensoneo's Co-Founder among top 10 Women in Startups
Forbes Slovakia invites its readers to read the list of the most prominent female characters on the Slovak startup scene. They participate in the start-up of companies with international ambitions and receive millions of investments.
HNY research lists Sensoneo as key player in their Smart Waste Sensor Market report
The “Smart Waste Sensor ” Market report provides a detailed analysis of global market size, regional and country-level market size, segmentation market growth, market share, competitive Landscape, sales analysis, the impact of domestic and global market players, value chain optimization, trade regulations, recent developments, opportunities analysis, strategic market growth analysis, product launches, area marketplace expanding, and technological innovations.
Portuguese website Welectric shared news about our Bin Access Management solution
Great feeling to read about Sensoneo's recently launched innovations in different languages - Welectric from Portugal dedicated to smart cities, electric mobility and an urban, sustainable and happier lifestyle shared news about our Bin Access Management solution.
Global Waste Index results discussed on the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service
Stefan Gislason, an expert on waste management-related topics, shared for The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service his view on #GlobalWasteIndex results on Iceland and encouraged the Icelanders to behave even more responsibly when it comes to waste. He believes the country can achieve much better results, especially as the landfills are on the way out and various other changes are in the pipeline in connection with the implementation of European directives on waste.
Sensoneo stand at IFAT Munich full of great happenings
Sensoneo will participate at one of the biggest world's exhibition in the area of waste. IFAT Munich 2022 takes part every two years and is one of the world's Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management. In 2022 the fair in Germany will take place from May 30th to June 3rd. Sensoneo Booth 414 in Hall 5 will be full of interesting events, for example introduction of new generation of our smart sensor or winetasting of slovak local wines. Read the full article on our event page to see all actions and events in Munich prepared by our team.
Enterprise IoT insights about Saudi telco STC deploying smart waste management technology
Saudi telco STC has announced a partnership with Sensoneo with the aim of providing customers in Saudi Arabia with smart waste management technology. The smart waste management technology uses smart ultrasonic sensors embedded with STC NB-IoT SIMs to monitor waste levels and pick up the status and real-time temperature of bins.
Recycling Portal wrote about Asekol revealing the impact of smart monitoring on collection of electronic waste
Thanks to the monitoring of its containers for electronic waste with the Sensoneo solution, Asekol is able to empty only those containers that really need it. It thus avoids unnecessary transport journeys, reduces the environmental footprint of its service, and provides the citizens with a convenient way to responsibly dispose of small electrical waste.
Global Recycling sharing news about Bratislava Launching Project Using Smart Technology
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, in cooperation with Sensoneo, has announced the launch of a project targeted at waste digitalization and efficient waste collection. According to the scope, size and technologies applied, the project represents first-of-its-kind deployment on a global level.
Sensoneo on Home & Smart: Lösungen für intelligente Abfallwirtschaft
Die Müllabfuhr fährt in Deutschland feste Routen an bestimmten Tagen, um den Müll aller öffentlichen Abfallbehälter zu sammeln und entsorgen. Sensoneo überwacht den Füllstand von Abfallbehältern, sodass die Städte über verschiedene datengetriebene Entscheidungsmöglichkeiten zur Optimierung der Abfallentsorgung verfügen.
Solar Impulse Foundation's CleanTechNews about Sensoneo
Country and city-wide implementation, valorization of PPE and global consumer brands swarming to circular plastic recycling technology. An abundance of successes from the Labeled Solutions in the month of June. Happy to see our city-wide smart waste management deployment featured in this article!
Sensoneo presents its solution to the president of the European Commission
It was a great honor for us to present our solution to Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, during her official visit to Slovakia on the occasion of the Recovery Plan. We highly appreciate the time she spent with top innovative Slovak companies and her interest in technology and innovation.
Sensoneo at the panel discussion "Leveraging innovation from across Europe"
Research and Innovation Days hosted by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation! The R&I Days 2021 features a Policy Conference with over 60 high-level debates, panel discussions as well an interactive R&I Exhibition that will showcase some of the most impressive research and innovation projects of recent years. You can also hear Sensoneo's voice at the panel discussion "Leveraging innovation from across Europe", which will be joined by Co-Founder Andrea Basilova.
Smart Technologies in Prague
Operátor ICT, a.s., is the city of Prague's company driving the adoption of Smart Technologies. Prague is one of the pioneers in terms of dynamic wastecollection and we are proud to support them with our smart technology. The city expects further savings, improved logistics, and avoidance of overflowing bins.
Sensoneo will take part in Expo Dubai
We are excited to be part of the Slovak pavilion from October 3️1 to November 13, 2021! Join us & discover Sensoneo solution during URBAN & RURAL week October 31 - November 13, 2021!
Sensoneo's deployment in Bratislava among most interesting smart city projects
Melbourne, London, Rome.... and Bratislava! Read about recent smart city deployments from across the world - a smart waste deployment by Sensoneo can't miss!
WatchDog among the most amazing trucks inventions!
Sensoneo's WatchDog has been featured among "The Most Amazing Inventions for Trucks and Trailers You Have to See" - a video digest by GearTech, a youtube channel with over 123K subscribers. Check it now - it starts at 5:45.
Sensoneo interviewed at occasion of World Environment Day
5 of June belongs to World Environment Day to raise awareness on pressing environmental issues. To mark this date, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency sat down with 3 EIC-funded entrepreneurs using innovation to restore the planet. Read their opinions!
WatchDog in the new IoT NOW Transport issue
Sensoneo's WatchDog solution for automated digitalization of the #wastecollection process is featured in the new IoT NOW Transport issue. Learn more about it now.
Sensoneo has been awarded the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label
Sensoneo Smart Waste Management solution has been awarded the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label, rewarding profitable solutions to protect the environment. The process included an assessment performed by external independent experts based on verified standards. Sensoneo is thereby joining the #1000solutions challenge, an initiative by the Solar Impulse Foundation to select solutions that meet high standards in profitability and sustainability and present them to decision-makers to fast-track their implementation.
Prague to pilot large-scale, dynamic waste collection
The city of Prague, capital of the Czech republic will pilot dynamic waste collection via automated collection routes, generated based on the outcome of Collection Efficiency Analysis. Given the scope and the tools applied - over 130.000 bins and 150 collection vehicles - it is an ultimate and revolutionary model example at a global level.
Sensoneo and Sigfox partnered on solution for indoor waste monitoring and collection optimization
The solution includes Sigfox 0G sensor-button and Sensoneo’s smart waste management system to calculate the most optimal routes, provide operators with full remote control of the waste collection operation and drivers with navigation according to the factory floor plan.
Sensoneo interview with Startup Germany Tour
Even after our grand finale of the Startup Germany Tour 2021, we will continue with exciting contributions. Today we have Andrea from Sensoneo on the starting line for you. Sesoneo are one of our most interesting SUTG alumni startups.
Sensoneo at famous San Francisco's Moscone Centre stage
Our colleague Anas Idriss is one of the keynote speakers at the Twilio'' SIGNAL Conference, sharing our experience with using the IoT to fix inefficient city systems and the story of the first commercial NBIoT deployment in the USA that redefines the way cities and businesses manage waste.
Smart waste management in Switzerland
Aargauer Zeitung writes about wastemonitoring project in Swiss city of Bremgarten, which is the result of Sensoneo's cooperation with Switzercloud and Hunkeler waste collection company.
Sensoneo presents its german website
Sensoneo website is now available also in German language - herzlich willkommen!
Sensoneo is the first NBIoT commercial deployment in the USA
Sensoneo leverages Twilio and T-Mobile Narrowband (NBIoT) internet of things connectivity to optimize waste collection, demonstrating the future of smart cities.
Sensoneo wins Proptech Europe Start-up awards
After successfull pitch presentation among other 49 top European tech companies at the semifinals in Brussels in April, Sensoneo has won the Proptech StartUp Europe Awards Final, celebrated at MIPIM Europe in Paris on 2nd of July.
Sensoneo in top 5 of A1 IoT Challenge
A1 Telekom Austria Group is a leading provider of digital services and communications solutions in Central and Eastern Europe operating in seven countries. 300 applications from 30+countriesb applied to A1 IoT Challenge, out of which 20 made it to semifinals and only 5 made it to the finale - Sensoneo was one of them!
Sensoneo one of the top 3 CEE Scale-ups
Sensoneo took part at the CEE ScaleUp Challenge Competition that recognizes best scale up companies in the region of Central and Eastern Europe and was awarded as the 3r best scale-up of the year!
Prestigious Cities Today present Sensoneo
The only global magazine Cities Today containing analysis, comments and best practices on sustainable urban development, connecting local governments with public and private sector solutions present what does the Sensoneo solution bring to cities and citizens.
Sensoneo monitors waste via NBIoT in 20 countries
Sensoneo, a leading provider of smart, enterprise-grade waste management solutions operating in nearly 40 countries worldwide, has been actively using the NBIoT for its smart waste management deployments in 20 countries.
Sensoneo received prestigious circular economy award
An international jury of circular economy experts selected the winners of the MOVECO's Innovation Award for circular products during the final conference "The Danube goes circular" at Ars Electronica Center in Linz, Austria. Out of 70 participants from 10 countries in the Danube region, Sensoneo won 3rd place in category Circular Innovation of the year 2019.
Sensoneo became finalist of Proptech European Awards!
More than 50 semifinalists came to Brussels to pitch in front of the European Comission and 35 business leaders to become finalists of PropTech Startup Europe Awards - unique competition that recognizes innovative European companies bringing remarkable innovations to real estate and urban living.
We are the winner of IWCSeries' Smart Territories competition
On the 2nd of April 2019, during the BIM World Paris expo, Sensoneo became winner of the first Smart Territory Digital Challenges Award by the Innovation World Cup® Series, the worldwide leading Open Innovation Contest!
Sensoneo among top 10 sustainable solutions
UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment selected top 10 solutions out of 160 companies from 23 countries that applied for the Global Innovation award celebrating innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable development.
Prague will monitor waste with Sensoneo solution
The city of Prague has completed the selection process for a smart waste management partner - the winner is Sensoneo.
Sensoneo as showcase of disruptive waste management solution
StartUs Insights' Innovators Guide zoomed on disruptive innovation ideas and emerging technologies bringing innovations to waste management industry.
Sensoneo proved its readiness for first America’s NBIoT network
Several tech, IoT and business-oriented media wrote about recent installation of Sensoneo NBIoT sensors in the USA - read the one published on telecomstechnews.
Interview with Martin Basila, Founder of Sensoneo in RFID journal
Prestigious technology newspaper made a deep technological interview with Martin Basila, founder of Sensoneo and highlighted the innovation that our solution brings to the industry.
Sensoneo listed as one of Top 15 Slovak scale-ups
Sensoneo was included in Challengers 2017 report created by Neulogy, SAPIE and Eit Digital that presents top Slovak scale-up companies.
Sensoneo listed among top 10 worldwide smart waste solution providers
Environmental sustainability platform Ecopreserve released an article on top worldwide smart waste solution providers – and Sensoneo solution is certainly part of it.
Quectel presents Sensoneo as a state-of-the-art smart waste solution
Quectel, wireless solutions provider, first mover and pioneer in M2M/IoT field, released a case detail on Sensoneo – presenting the benefits and capabilities that the solution brings to customers.
Greenaps&web published a review of Sensoneo Citizen app
Greenaps&web website dedicated to reviews of environmental mobile applications published a review of the android version of Sensoneo smart bin monitoring app.