Visitors at the Goa Cashew Fest Season 4, held from April 10 to April 12, were introduced to the future of waste management through an interactive DRS Experience Zone that showcased AI-powered smart collection technologies. The initiative, part of the Goa Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), offered a real-world preview of how the state plans to implement a technology-driven waste recovery system.
Organised by the Department of Environment & Climate Change Goa, the experience zone aligned with the festival’s focus on sustainability, innovation, and responsible practices. The initiative aims to encourage behavioural change among citizens by promoting recycling, reducing litter, and improving waste recovery across the state.
The dedicated demonstration space allowed visitors, including residents, tourists, and stakeholders, to interact directly with smart collection machines and understand how the system can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Using AI-enabled and QR-code-based technology, the machines demonstrated how items such as PET bottles, glass containers, and cans can be returned quickly and efficiently.
The experience zone also drew attention from key dignitaries, including Pramod Sawant, Shripad Naik, Digambar Kamat, Nilesh Cabral, and Kedar Naik, who explored the system and its practical applications.
At the core of the showcase were advanced machines like the Reklaim Ace Reverse Vending Machines, capable of identifying items in under 20 milliseconds and handling high volumes of waste with a 900-litre capacity. Complementing this was the Reklaim Fastscan, designed for speed and convenience, featuring QR-based processing and UPI-enabled transactions for seamless user interaction.
For smaller and flexible setups, the Reklaim Mini offered a compact solution with multilingual prompts and extended battery backup, while the Reklaim Go device demonstrated portable, last-mile collection capabilities. All these systems are made in India and tailored to suit local consumption patterns, highlighting the integration of AI in sustainable infrastructure.
The initiative reflects Goa’s commitment to building a forward-looking, environmentally responsible ecosystem by combining technology with public participation, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
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