Good morning! One of the most promising applications for artificial intelligence in plastics is in the sorting process. Caglia International, with help from the Recycling Partnership, recently installed Fanuc robots for sorting that are powered by EverestLabs' AI solution. 

Hasco, which is based in the region of North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene, has turned warehouse space into a collection and distribution center for relief supplies, many of which have been donated by other plastics-related companies. The need continues, so read below to find out how you can help.

The labor crisis was one of the biggest issues we've covered over the past decade, so we're taking a look back as we mark our 10th anniversary.

We also have news from PLASTICS and new products from Micro-Epsilon and Next Generation Recycling.

Lynne Sherwin, managing editor