Sorted
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What is Sorted?
Sorted is an AI-powered recycling technology company that provides hardware and software solutions to help recycling facilities maximize material recovery and optimize operations. The company offers three main products on one platform: Waste Audit Studio (a photo-based waste composition audit tool that generates export-ready reports without hardware), Sorted Light (an AI system that guides human pickers to the right materials using computer vision and colored lasers), and SortBot (an AI-powered robotic sorting system that automatically grabs and removes waste items from conveyor belts into correct chutes).
The platform uses advanced computer vision, spectroscopy, and machine learning to identify and track recyclable materials in real-time. Sorted can detect all common materials including cardboard, paper, plastics (PET, HDPE, PP, PS, LDPE), aluminum, glass, fibre, and contaminants. The system features multi-object detection that works even when items are partially obscured, and continuously learns to adapt to new types of recyclables.
Sorted is designed for Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs), Plastic Recovery Facilities (PRFs), waste management companies, and facility managers. The solution is fully retrofittable to existing recycling lines, requires no upfront capital expenditure, and can be installed in under 10 hours. UK pilots have shown increased revenue and performance with improved picker productivity by over 50% and increased value of recovered materials by up to 77%.
The company is based in London, UK, was founded in 2022 by Arthur Goujon and Luis Espinosa, and has raised over €1.9 million in seed funding. Sorted helps customers comply with regulations like the UK Emissions Trading Scheme while reducing carbon emissions and avoiding incineration fees.
Sorted pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Sorted operates on a pay-as-you-go monthly payment model with no upfront capital costs and no long-term contracts required. Customers can discontinue the service if unsatisfied. Pricing varies depending on the number of devices installed in your facility, starting from approximately £12 per hour for SortBot. Installation, servicing, and upgrades are complimentary with no extra fees. All software updates and new features are included at no additional cost. Contact Sorted directly for custom rates and quotes based on facility needs.
Sorted pros
- No upfront capital expenditure or CapEx required
- Monthly pay-as-you-go pricing with no long-term contracts
- Fully retrofittable to existing recycling lines
- Installed in under 10 hours with minimal disruption
- Improves picker performance by over 50%
- Increases value of recovered materials by up to 77%
- Recovers 170 additional tonnes per picker per shift annually
- All software updates and new features are complimentary
- Installation, servicing, and upgrades are free
- Multi-object detection even when items are partially obscured
- Real-time monitoring and performance analytics
- Can provide its own 4G internet connection if needed
- Compatible with most facilities having 1.8m clearance above conveyor
- Identifies all common recyclable materials and contaminants
- Continuous learning adapts to new recyclable materials
- Reduced labor reliance without losing sorting quality
- Helps avoid incineration fees and reduce carbon footprint
Sorted cons
- Requires at least 1.8m clearance above conveyor belt
- Needs network coverage for 4G connection if facility lacks internet
- Pricing varies by number of devices (custom quotes required)
- Hardware-dependent solution (not purely software)
- May require facility modifications for installation
- Limited to materials recovery and recycling facilities
- Only works on conveyor belt systems
- No free tier available - paid service only
Frequently asked questions about Sorted
What materials can Sorted detect?
Sorted can identify all common materials found in household and commercial recycling bins, including cardboard, paper, plastics (PET, HDPE, PP, PS, LDPE), aluminium, glass, fibre, other recyclable materials, and contaminants (non-recyclable materials).
Do I have to pay for Sorted updates?
No, all software updates and new features are complimentary as part of the service. Sorted invests heavily in research and development and shares these benefits with customers at no additional cost.
Is Sorted's device compatible with my facility?
The device is compatible with most facilities that have at least 1.8m of clearance above the conveyor belt. The solution is fully retrofittable to existing recycling lines.
How long are the contracts?
Sorted offers monthly payments with no long-term contracts required. Customers can discontinue the service if unsatisfied. So far, no customer has discontinued the service.
Do I need to provide an internet connection to your system?
No, Sorted can provide its own 4G internet connection if needed, as long as there is network coverage in the facility.
What are your rates and fees?
Rates vary depending on the number of devices installed in your facility. Sorted is dedicated to offering cost-effective solutions that deliver strong return on investment. Installation, servicing, and upgrades are complimentary with no extra fees. Contact Sorted for more details on custom pricing.
How much does Sorted improve picker performance?
UK pilots show Sorted improves picker performance by over 50%. SUEZ saw improved pick rates by 50% and recovered 170 additional tonnes of material annually per picker per shift.
Which products does Sorted offer?
Sorted offers three products on one platform: Waste Audit Studio (photo-based waste composition audit tool), Sorted Light (AI that guides human pickers to materials), and SortBot (AI-powered sorting robots for automation). You can start anywhere and scale when ready.
What is Waste Audit Studio?
Waste Audit Studio is a photo-based waste composition audit tool that lets you upload photos and get a complete, export-ready composition report in minutes without requiring any hardware. It is ideal for Waste Management companies and Facility Managers.
How does SortBot work?
SortBot combines an AI-powered robotic arm and camera to detect and recover recyclable materials from conveyor belts in seconds. The robotic arms grab and remove waste items, depositing them into the correct chute. Each arm services two chutes, with contamination and recovery parameters customized for each line.