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SCGP elevates recycling process with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in business operations thanks to its ability to achieve greater accuracy, speed, and efficiency. Now that businesses become increasingly focused on ESG principles, AI proves it can help generate profit in the short run and drive a smart value chain in the long run.
AI: New Sustainability DNA
SCGP has integrated AI into business processes across all dimensions to upgrade manufacturing and resource efficiency, and also to tangibly lower environmental impacts. One clear example of how AI is being leveraged to advance sustainability is the development of an AI system for the Stock Preparation Process—the stage at which recycled pulp is prepared before entering the paper manufacturing machinery.
Stock Preparation lies at the core of recycled paper production, as the removal of contaminants and the adjustment of pulp properties for product cleanliness and consistency are critical variables that directly affect paper quality. SCGP therefore combines its expertise and hands-on experience of its engineers—who possess a deep, practical understanding of the production process—with AI development to strengthen quality control and upgrade the proactive work process.
AI-ENABLED SYSTEMS DEVELOPED AND USED BY SCGP
- Dirt and Sticky Detection System: It analyzes real-time camera images to detect contaminants, dirt, and sticky residues, enabling immediate process adjustments. As a result, the system helps prevent waste and production loss time caused by contaminants or sticky substances in products.
- Screening System for Good Pulp in Recycling Process: Leveraging AI and Machine Vision, this system detects and quantifies the amount of usable pulp to prevent them from being inadvertently removed along with contaminants or lost at various stages of the work process. The system recovers this good material for recycling and enables machinery to automatically adjust operations as soon as losses are identified.
VALUE CHAIN THAT BENEFITS EVERYONE
Quality: High-quality recycled paper with consistent color and surface texture, free from blemishes, ensures smooth and beautiful prints. It also creates customer satisfaction and confidence.
Sustainability: The pulp recovery and recycling rate reached 92.8 percent (2025 data), reflecting the efficient use of resources.
AI adoption underscores SCGP’s commitment to continuously developing future-ready solutions and demonstrates its dedication to driving business with environmental and social responsibility—paving the way for meaningful, positive change for the environment, society, and the world.
Source: a LOT Newsletter Vol.38