Researchers at University at Buffalo have developed an AI-powered approach to help regulators and industry stakeholders quickly and accurately verify sustainability claims related to recycled plastics.
The innovation is designed to improve transparency and build greater trust in how recycled materials are reported and used.
The team has introduced a method to confirm recycled plastic content in both consumer and industrial products—addressing a long-standing challenge in the plastics sector. By integrating advanced scientific testing with artificial intelligence, the solution offers a dependable way to monitor recycled content, support regulatory enforcement, and strengthen circular economy efforts.
Published in Communications Engineering, the study highlights how this technology could reshape global recycling practices.
“Our goal is to create a fast and reliable tool to verify recycled material content and support enforcement of recycling regulations,” said Amit Goyal. “This approach can improve plastic product quality while reducing waste, helping move us toward a more circular economy with lower environmental and health risks.”