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Arduino-based Automatic Color Segregator for Future Waste Management Category

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Hadriel Elroy S. Manjares, Skyle P. Mendiola, Airielle Mitch P. Rey Animal Sciences o
Behavioral & Social Sciences o
Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines Biochemistry o
Biomedical & Health Sciences o
Biomedical Engineering o
The pressing issue of waste management, worsening by a lack of effective segregation, calls Cellular & Molecular Biology o
for creative solutions. As a result, this study presents an Arduino-based Automatic Color Chemistry o
Segregator, which is intended to promote efficient waste sorting and raise awareness about Computational Biology and o
Bioinformatics
responsible waste management. This segregator uses color sensors and servo motors to Earth & Environmental o
automatically direct items to the appropriate compartment, making disposal easier for users. A Sciences
series of tests revealed that the device detects colors reliably, with green consistently identified Embedded Systems o
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and occasional variations in detecting red and blue. Despite these minor variations, the Materials and Design
segregator's ability to effectively segregate waste was confirmed. Municipalities, recycling Engineering Technology: o
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industries, educational institutions, waste workers, and tourist destinations will benefit from Statics and Dynamics
streamlined waste collection, reduced landfill reliance, cost savings, increased environmental Environmental Engineering o
Materials Science o
awareness, and improved cleanliness as a result of this research. The study also emphasizes Mathematics o
the importance of collecting data on waste patterns and behaviors in order to inform future Microbiology o
waste reduction strategies. This Arduino-based Automatic Color Segregator, which has the Physics and Astronomy o
Plant Sciences o
potential to revolutionize waste management, represents a promising path towards a cleaner Robotics & Intelligent o
and more sustainable environment. Machines
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Keywords: Waste management, Automatic Color Segregator, Arduino technology, Translational Medical Science o
Environmental awareness, Efficient waste sorting, Sustainability, Waste reduction.

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