Techno Union AI: Pioneering Sustainable Futures Through AI
Harnessing the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to solve some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our alliance with WasteVision AI creates an unparalleled force dedicated to revolutionising waste management through innovative technology solutions.
Our Vision
At Techno Union, in alliance with WasteVision AI, we are not just developing technology; we are crafting a future where waste is a resource, not a burden.
We are committed to empowering councils and communities with the tools they need to achieve ambitious sustainability goals, significantly reduce their carbon footprint, and build a more circular economy for generations to come.
Our small team's specialized focus, combined with our powerful partnership, ensures that we deliver solutions that are not only innovative but also deeply impactful and truly transformative.
Company Profile
Our Journey/ History
At Techno Union, we're a Sydney-based AI company founded in 2021 with a focused mission: to use advanced machine learning to solve complex environmental problems, including waste and recycling. Our small, specialised team of five combines expertise in AI, data science, and environmental technology.
Corporate Structure and Size
We operate as a lean, project-centric organization, allowing us to quickly adapt to new challenges and deliver highly customized, cutting-edge solutions.
Our Approach
We've partnered with WasteVision AI (USA), a global leader in waste analytics and vision AI. WasteVision brings powerful on-truck camera systems and a proven ML platform to reduce recycling contamination. Together, we integrate their real-time imaging with our local deployment, predictive models, Power BI visualisation, and support.
Strategic Alliance with WasteVision AI
Precision Contamination Detection
AI detects contaminants with over 90% accuracy for cleaner recycling.
Smart Bin-to-Property Linking
RFID powered bins to properties for precise insights.
Actionable Insights & Reporting
Power BI dashboards deliver clear, actionable data for effective waste management.
Driving Behavioral Change
Insights support community education, fostering better recycling habits.
Current Commitments & Capacity
Due to existing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with our current clients, we are limited in the level of detail we can provide at this stage.
Active Contracts
Our organization is presently engaged in four active contracts. At the appropriate time, and with necessary permissions, we will be able to furnish further details upon request.
Resource Availability
Our team is fully resourced and well positioned to execute the scope of this project without any anticipated constraints or delays.
Case Study: Business NSW
Contract Description
Business NSW is uniquely dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of the business community. As part of their strategic initiative to enhance operational efficiency, they sought to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for document processing.
Our Impact
Our team played a pivotal role in this transformation, contributing to a significant performance uplift—accelerating their improvement rate from 45% to 91%.
Insurance Details
| Insurance Type | Policy Number | Extent of Cover | Expiry Date | Name of Insurer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Incident | Aggregate | ||||
| Public Liability | ITB/15986/000/24/P | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 07 Sep 2025 | DUAL Australia Pty Ltd |
| Professional Indemnity | ITB/15986/000/24/P | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 07 Sep 2025 | DUAL Australia Pty Ltd |
| Other | |||||
Compliance & Security
Technical Specifications
We have completed the Appendix-1-Recycling-Machine-Learning-Model-Technical-Specifications-final.xlsx as required for this submission.
Information Security
We have completed all security questions in Appendix 1 for the submission to be considered.
Pricing Schedule
We have completed the T58-25-Pricing-Schedule-.xlsx as required for this submission.
Declarations & Acknowledgements
Acknowledgement of Addenda
Ajay Gawande from Techno Union acknowledges receipt of the following addendums: T58-25-Addendum-1, T58-25-Addendum-2, T58-25-Addendum-3 and T58-25-Addendum-4.
Declarations
We have completed and signed all required declaration forms including Declaration of Compliance & Conflict of Interest and Confirmations/Declarations as required for this submission.
WasteVision AI Case Studies: Real-World Outcomes in Waste Analytics
AI in action: contamination, overflow detection & operational optimization
Overflow Detection – JLT (Washington, DC)
Problem: Manual overflow tracking was less than 1% accurate, leading to significant missed billing opportunities and inefficiencies.
Solution: Integrated in-truck cameras with advanced machine learning for automated detection.
Outcome: Overflow detection increased to 8-12% of all lifts. In 45 days (6 trucks), 873 events were detected, leading to 420 billable actions and 190 customer warnings.
Municipal Contamination Detection
Problem: Manual waste inspection was inconsistent, slow, and labor-intensive, hindering effective contamination control.
Solution: Hopper-camera ML automatically detects contamination in real-time and links it directly to the property.
Outcome: Provided real-time detection with timestamped evidence. This enabled targeted education programs, replacing inefficient manual inspections.
UCO Collection Optimization
Use Case: Monitoring used cooking oil (UCO) tank levels to optimize collection routes and prevent overflows or theft.
Solution: AI and sensor integration (radar sensors) for precise fill-level monitoring, theft alerts, and smart routing decisions.
Result: Achieved improved collection efficiency, significantly reduced unnecessary pickups, and established compliance-ready tracking for all UCO assets.
Each project demonstrates high accuracy and scale, directly aligning with Canterbury-Bankstown Council's ML and data-use expectations.
Thank You
Transforming Waste Management Through AI
Techno Union and WasteVision AI: Crafting a future where waste is a resource, not a burden.
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