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First University. First of Its Kind.
USC Upstate leads the nation in verified zero-contamination recycling with real-time transparency
Zero Contamination
100% clean recyclables with verified AI screening at every Topper Stopper™ unit
First Campus Deployment
Pioneer university to implement verified zero-contamination recycling campus-wide
Full Transparency
Real-time data from 5 pilot locations tracked through Power BI dashboard
For 50 Years, Universities Have Claimed to Recycle.
Here's the Truth.
USC Upstate chose to do it right
Recycling Claims False
Most universities claim high recycling rates, but contamination makes these numbers meaningless
Wasted Annually
Contaminated recycling costs U.S. institutions billions in additional sorting and disposal fees
Clean at USC Upstate
Zero contamination verified through Topper Stopper™ AI screening - the first university to achieve this
See the Topper Stopper™ in Action
Watch how USC Upstate students use smart recycling that ensures zero contamination
Join the Movement
Be part of USC Upstate's recycling revolution
Become an EcoHauler
Join our independent contractor network and earn money on your schedule
$30
$60 per pickup plus $0.50/lb + $0.58/mile
Flexible schedule
work when you want
Bi
weekly payouts via direct deposit
Tier rewards
bonuses for more pickups
What We've Achieved
46-day pilot program (Nov 7 - Dec 31, 2025)
Live Data Dashboard
Real-time insights from the 46-day pilot program
Closed-Loop Supply Chain Partnership
USC Upstate × Waste Wise Innovation × PepsiCo: Track, purchase, and reintegrate zero-contamination recyclables directly into your manufacturing supply chain
Live Material Tracking
Monitor recyclables from campus bins to processing facility with blockchain verification
Direct Material Buyback
Purchase verified zero-contamination materials at premium market rates
Futures Market Dashboard
Access real-time commodity pricing for PET plastic and aluminum materials
Zero Contamination = Premium Pricing
Higher quality feedstock for manufacturing
Blockchain-Verified Supply Chain
Full transparency from campus to plant
Direct-to-Remanufacturing Pipeline
Eliminate middlemen, reduce costs
Access Your Partner Portal
View verified environmental impact metrics, ESG compliance summaries, and sensor-verified recycling data
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Pilot Case Study
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Executive Summary
USC Upstate partnered with Waste Wise Innovation to deploy Topper Stopper™ smart recycling units across 5 strategic campus locations. The 46-day pilot (November 7 - December 31, 2025) demonstrated that verified zero-contamination recycling is achievable at scale.
Result: 100% clean recyclables with real-time data transparency.
Duration
46 days
Nov 7 - Dec 31, 2025
Locations
5 pilot sites
Strategic campus buildings
Top Performer
Gymnasium
43.6% of total containers
Environmental Impact
Key Findings
- ✓Zero Contamination: 100% clean recyclables verified through AI screening
- ✓Student Engagement: 604 containers collected across 5 locations
- ✓Material Value: $26.32 in recyclable materials recovered
- ✓Real-Time Transparency: Live Power BI dashboard tracking all metrics