Tweet (RFIDWorld.ca) HID Global readers have been chosen by the AMCS Group, a  supplier of software solutions to the waste and recycling industry to help customers optimize their waste management processes, reducing costs. HID Global’s technology enables improved data collection reporting and tracking, resulting in an increase in waste collection efficiency and enhanced customer service. [...]

Tweet (RFIDWorld.ca) The wastage of food has been drastically reduced through the use of RFID technology in Korea. SK Telecom, with headquarters in South Korea has introduced an RFID disposable management system, which will encourage citizens to reduce the daily amount of food waste and also encourage them to recycle. The way the bin works [...]

Tweet (RFIDWorld.ca) Cost savings are being generated after radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled tags are being used to turn trash into cash in Cincinnati, OH and Grand Rapids, MI. UPM RFID and Cascade Engineering have come together to make this possible. Pay-as-you-throw pricing programs as well as other incentive-based recycling methods are being used to [...]

Tweet Rariton Valley Disposal in New Jersey is partnering up with Recyclebank to promote environmentally friendly incentives. Over 7,600 customers have access to RFID run carts and recycling rewards. These incentives have been put into place to promote and make routine actions that are friendly to the environment. With customers that get pickups from Recyclebank, [...]

Tweet     (RFIDWorld.ca)  Electronic Products & Technology predicts that RFID technology will revolutionize sectors of the portable electronics industry.  The primary power source of RFID’s is carbon zinc batteries.  Although the batteries are not rechargeable they are low in cost and recyclable. Common button or coin cell batteries contain mercury, lithium and other hazardous [...]