Editorial Team, Author at Smart Agrotech https://smartagrotech.org/author/editorial-team/ Smart Agrotech Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:40:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i0.wp.com/smartagrotech.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/favicon_smart_agrotech.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Editorial Team, Author at Smart Agrotech https://smartagrotech.org/author/editorial-team/ 32 32 214842885 Top Waste Management Trends to Drive Sustainability in 2023 https://smartagrotech.org/top-material-recycling-trends-to-drive-sustainability-in-2023/ https://smartagrotech.org/top-material-recycling-trends-to-drive-sustainability-in-2023/#respond Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:40:05 +0000 https://smartagrotech.org/?p=541 As we waltz into 2023, there can be no denying of the fact that the world is leaning more and more towards sustainable development. Waste management and material recycling are intrinsic parts of the global sustainability drive. Emerging waste management and material recycling trends are a response to the industry’s growing demand for automation, digitalization […]

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As we waltz into 2023, there can be no denying of the fact that the world is leaning more and more towards sustainable development. Waste management and material recycling are intrinsic parts of the global sustainability drive. Emerging waste management and material recycling trends are a response to the industry’s growing demand for automation, digitalization and sustainability. Below, we discuss some of the most popular waste management trends and innovations of 2023:

1. AI and robotics: Perhaps the biggest trend in garbage waste management in 2023 is the use of AI and robotics in waste management processes. Bulk waste management is a multi-step process which involves pick-up scheduling, trucking and sorting – processes that can be cumbersome. Integrating AI and robotics to automate these processes does not only increase operational efficiency but also increases speed and accuracy. Further, automation of waste management processes also minimizes the risk of human-exposure to hazardous substances.

2. Advanced recycling: Advanced waste recycling solutions are becoming popular in 2023 owing to global sustainability awareness. Advanced waste recycling solutions use innovations such as automated waste picking, material scanning and drone monitoring to improve waste management. These solutions help to enhance waste stream quality and allow more recovery during material recycling. Moreover, advanced chemical recycling also helps to preserve quality within the recycled materials.

3. Circular economy: The circular economy concept is centered around minimizing waste by recycling, repurposing and reusing existing products as new raw materials. Be it industrial waste management or plastic waste recycling, this trend increases the longevity of products ensuring optimal utilization instead of premature discarding. Even organizations are focusing on designing products with multiple lifecycles, eco-friendly materials and sustainable packaging to minimize environmental impact while recycling production waste.

4. Decomposition tech: The move towards ‘zero waste’ has led to industries investing heavily in new and innovative decomposition technology. Modern decomposition tech utilizes natural processes such as composting to break down organic materials into usable products. Composting does not only help break up organic matter into simpler forms, but it also binds nutrients to the soil and prevents soil erosion. Several compostable bio-based materials are used in material recycling and reusing to minimize solid waste.

As environmental awareness increases, businesses and industries are shifting their focus to mindful production and efficient waste management – all of which can contribute to sustainability and reduced pollution.

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Top Rated Agricultural Equipment & tools and their Use in Farming https://smartagrotech.org/top-rated-agricultural-equipment-tools-and-their-use-in-farming/ https://smartagrotech.org/top-rated-agricultural-equipment-tools-and-their-use-in-farming/#respond Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:06:12 +0000 https://smartagrotech.org/?p=535 Farmers bear the brunt of yielding effectively and efficiently. Use of good agricultural equipment optimises use of resources in farming.

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The agriculture industry, globally, has been evolving and progressing with time which means they not only contribute significantly to the economy but are also accountable for global food supply. Therefore, farmers bear the brunt of yielding effectively as well as productively. The use of good agricultural equipment reduces manual labor and increases both productivity and efficiency of cultivation. Below, we discuss top rated agricultural tools that are popularly used by farmers:

1. Shovel: Shovel is probably the most traditional and one of the most important agriculture hand tools. Shovels have broad blades, usually of steel or other durable materials, fixed at the end which can be used for digging, sifting, lifting and removing materials such as soil, snow or gravel. The blades help to efficiently cut down the top layer of soil to remove unwanted substances from farm-land layers. 

2. Axe: The axe is another simple farming equipment that has been around for ages but is still considered indispensable. An axe can be used in both primary and advanced agricultural operations and is essentially used to carry out cutting processes. They are most commonly used to cut timber but they can also be utilized to cut, carve out and shape rigid substances.

3. Rake: A rake is one of the most underrated farming instruments. It has a pointy, sharp-toothed bar attached to the end of the handle and is mostly used as a broom or a brush on the farm. It is used to collect hay, weeds, leaves and grass. A rake is commonly used to collect and remove dead leaves and grass from the farmland but it can also be used for light weeding, as well as loosening the soil and leveling the land. Modern farms also use mechanized rakes.

4. Land Mover: A land mover is considered to be the most efficient farming tool or vehicle, apart from a farming tractor. They have rolling blades that are connected to the wheels to cut the grasses evenly on the farmland, thus, keeping the farmland pruned and clean. The two most popular kinds of land movers are electric grass movers and pushing movers.

5. Seeder and Fertilizer: Seeders and fertilizers are extremely important farming tools. These are used to place crop seeds into the ground for future cultivation. This agricultural equipment also helps in even distribution of fertilizers and pesticides within the farmland. These come equipped with large tanks that can easily be loaded with fertilizers and pesticides.

Agricultural equipment plays a huge role in the mechanization of farms that in turn, reduces human labor and increases efficiency of yield.

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