As per ESG Today, 2020-founded Sortera allows other companies to reuse metals recovered from end-of-life products. For its automated sorting process, the company uses AI and image-based analytics, as well as industrial sensors to provide sortation services suitable for the industrial sector.

Sortera's first large-scale facility, located in Indiana, is expected to be opened later this year and could process as many as 100 million kilograms of scrapped metal annually. Company experts explained that separating mixed metals into distinct alloy streams increases the use of recycled materials in manufacturing and cuts on the costs associated with metal production, while also reducing the carbon footprint in the industry, among other benefits.

RA Capital Management-Planetary Health and Mitsubishi Corporation’s Mineral Resources Group were among those who participated in the latest investment round from the company.