E-Waste Recycling Digital Transformation
How we partnered with Attero to digitize and scale India's largest e-waste recycling operations through innovative technology solutions
Project Overview
Attero, India's leading integrated e-waste recycling company, needed a comprehensive digital transformation to scale their operations across multiple recycling facilities. With the exponential growth in electronic waste and stricter environmental regulations, they required an intelligent system to track, process, and report on millions of electronic items annually.
Our objective was to create an end-to-end digital platform that would streamline collection, processing, tracking, and compliance reporting while maximizing resource recovery and minimizing environmental impact.
Business Challenges
- Complex Supply Chain: Managing collection from thousands of sources across India with varying e-waste types
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting strict EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) requirements and environmental standards
- Process Optimization: Maximizing recovery rates while minimizing processing costs and environmental impact
- Data Transparency: Providing real-time visibility to stakeholders including producers, regulators, and customers
Project Details
Client
Attero Recycling
Industry
E-Waste Management
Project Duration
9 months
Technologies Used
Integrated Digital Platform
We developed a comprehensive digital ecosystem to manage the entire e-waste lifecycle
Collection Network Platform
Digital platform connecting collection partners, aggregators, and corporate clients with real-time tracking and automated scheduling.
AI-Powered Processing
Machine learning algorithms for optimal material recovery, predictive maintenance, and quality control in recycling processes.
Blockchain Certificates
Immutable digital certificates for recycling and data destruction, ensuring compliance and building trust with stakeholders.
EPR Management System
Comprehensive platform for producers to manage their extended producer responsibility obligations with automated reporting.
Impact Dashboard
Real-time visualization of environmental impact, including CO2 saved, materials recovered, and landfill diversion metrics.
Mobile Apps
Consumer app for e-waste disposal requests and field app for collection partners with route optimization.
Digital Transformation Journey
1Process Digitization
Mapped and digitized all recycling processes, from collection to final material recovery, creating a paperless operation.
2IoT Integration
Deployed IoT sensors across facilities for real-time monitoring of processing equipment, inventory, and environmental parameters.
3AI Implementation
Developed ML models for waste categorization, value prediction, and process optimization to maximize recovery rates.
4Platform Integration
Connected all stakeholders through unified platform with role-based access for producers, collectors, and regulators.
5Blockchain Deployment
Implemented blockchain-based certification system for recycling and data destruction certificates.
6Analytics & Optimization
Deployed advanced analytics for continuous improvement in collection routes, processing efficiency, and recovery rates.
Environmental & Business Impact
The digital transformation delivered exceptional results for both business efficiency and environmental sustainability
Processing Capacity
Increase in tons processed
Recovery Rate
Of valuable materials
Cost Reduction
In operations
MT CO2 Saved
Annual impact
Business Achievements
- Scaled operations to 15+ cities with centralized digital management
- Reduced turnaround time from 7 days to 24 hours for certificate generation
- Achieved 100% traceability for all processed e-waste
Environmental Impact
- Diverted 50,000+ tons of e-waste from landfills annually
- Recovered precious metals worth ₹100+ crores per year
- Prevented toxic material contamination in soil and water
“Buffercode's digital transformation has revolutionized our e-waste recycling operations. The integrated platform has not only tripled our processing capacity but also provided unprecedented transparency to our stakeholders. We can now demonstrate our environmental impact with real data, building trust with producers and regulators alike.”
CEO & Co-Founder
Attero Recycling