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UP-GRADE

AI technologies for circular economy and decarbonization, unmatched performance and versatility

September 2023
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01.

Identification

Waste causes severe environmental consequences, destroying ecosystems, natural resources, biodiversity, human health, and creating inequalities. However, Up-Grade is a revolutionary technology that offers unique capabilities for hands-free waste sorting. Its agility allows it to adapt to all needs. With universal usability and robust performance, Up-Grade will quickly become an indispensable reference. Its substantial social impacts will have repercussions throughout the value chain, transforming our vision of the circular economy and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to its disruptive technology and innovative services, Up-Grade proposes an innovative acquisition model that goes beyond. It embodies a true paradigm shift, where environmental protection becomes a source of profitability. By adopting Up-Grade, clients embrace a new paradigm where sustainability and profitability go hand in hand, paving the way for a more balanced and prosperous future

Label Date September 29, 2023
From France
Maturity stage Prototype testing 1:1 in the lab
Looking For Network, New clients, Visibility, Funding, Credibility
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02.

The environmental benefits

  • Under normal usage conditions, the capacity can reach up to 670 tonnes of waste treated over the total duration of use, within a usage range of 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Reduction of sorting errors by 95% and ability to sort the contents of a trash bin without human presence and collect food waste
  • The machine can be used by two individuals simultaneously to avoid user waiting times.
  • Smoke reduction of 98,938 m3/year and Gas savings of 4,613 m3
03.

The Financial benefits

  • The revenues from the sale of carbon credits, materials, and cost reductions are expected to generate a monthly profit per machine of 470 euros, totalling 56,000 euros over the period of use
  • Up-Grade reconciles sustainability and profitability, It breaks the paradigm of the environment as a cost, transforming it into a source of benefits, thus opening up new perspectives
04.

Activity Region

  • Headquarters
  • Activity
05.

Company Profile

Univertpropre

UP-GRADE, the only machine in the world capable of autonomously sorting bulk packaging without any human presence.

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Headquarters 59410 Anzin, France
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