Expert input
10subject matter experts
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A team of researchers and 10 subject matter experts identified and profiled technologies from public information.
Case Study · Technology Scouting
Cataloging the technologies behind waste circularity.
A major player in waste collection and treatment wanted to understand the technologies used to process several waste streams and the sustainability data behind them. We profiled the options across each stream and turned them into reports the client team could put to use.
The Client
The client is a major player in the waste collection and treatment sector, looking to better understand how several waste material streams are processed. It engaged Prescouter through a Research Support Service Pilot to cover the technologies, the different sides of waste processing, and the sustainability data that goes with them.
The Challenge
Cover every stream.
Answer the customer questions.
Prescouter was asked to profile technologies, gather insights and answer pointed, customer-centric questions on four topics, seen from the point of view of a waste services business.
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Organics
Food waste and FOG
Processing technologies for food waste and fats, oils and greases.
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Materials
Scrap, paper, e-waste and glass
Materials management for metal scrap, paper and cardboard, e-waste, hazardous waste and glass.
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Circularity
Plastics, textiles and batteries
Circular economy options for plastics, textiles, batteries, films and flexibles, plus the data to back them.
Our Approach
Covering four topics through research and expert input.
Technology profiling
100+solutions analyzed
Go wide
We profiled and analyzed over 100 potential solutions across collection, processing and circularity.
Sustainability data
14tracking software tools
Measure the impact
We reviewed 11 sustainability reporting initiatives and 14 software tools that can track sustainability data.
The Outcome
Over 100 solutions in easy-to-use reports.
Prescouter profiled and analyzed over 100 potential solutions and delivered easily digestible reports so the client team could take on the knowledge quickly.
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Food waste
21 technologies for food waste and FOG
Processing options for organic streams.
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Collection and processing
22 collection and 21 processing technologies
Covering 5 different waste material streams.
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Circularity
30 pathways to improve circularity
Plus 11 reporting initiatives and 14 software tools for sustainability data.
Every waste stream has its own set of solutions. Putting them side by side, with the data to measure them, gives a team one place to start.
Let’s Talk
Where can your waste streams become circular?
Profile the technologies and data tools that can make your material streams more circular. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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