Florencia Valladares
Florencia, based in Chile, is a Computer Engineer passionate about the circular economy and optimising waste management practices. She is focused on developing an innovative system and smart bin designed to improve the quality of household recycling, making it more efficient and accessible for everyone. Leveraging her expertise in full-stack applications and embedded systems, Florencia collaborates with high-impact startups to create forward-thinking solutions that address environmental and social challenges. She believes that technology holds the power to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues and is committed to using her skills to drive positive change for a better future.
Florencia created Eucali, an innovative prototype of an electronic device designed to revolutionise recycling practices. Developed through the Creatives For Our Future programme, Eucali is a smart trash bin that can identify recyclable materials and assess their conditions of recyclability.
This technology aims to increase the volume of waste that is correctly sorted for recycling, helping to reduce contamination and ensuring that more materials are properly processed. Eucali accelerates recycling efforts and supports more sustainable waste management systems by automating the identification process.
Eucali is also an interactive tool that engages users directly by providing immediate feedback on their recycling choices. This user interaction not only promotes better sorting but also creates public awareness and education about the impact of contamination on the recycling process.
Florencia's work with Eucali reflects her commitment to using technology to enhance environmental practices and encourage more responsible, informed recycling behaviour, ultimately contributing to the global effort for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
With the skills and tools provided by the Creatives For Our Future programme, I have developed a solution to streamline the process of civil education on recycling in Chile. Traditionally, this process is carried out manually, incurring significant costs in terms of human resources and operational efforts.
Florencia Valladares
