How AI is Transforming the Way America Recycles
How AI is Transforming the Way America Recycles  
Podcast: WSJ Tech News Briefing
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: Recycling plants and waste facilities are turning to artificial intelligence to identify the valuable commodities left in our trash. WSJ’s Ryan Dezember shares how it’s all going down. Plus, WSJ sustainability reporter Clara Hudson explains why solar energy is still such an attractive bet for so many companies. Isabelle Bousquette hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices