Eco-Catalyst introduces SaaS for recyclers

The software firm Eco-Catalyst, Sunnyvale, California, has introduced Smart EOL, a software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product that is designed to bring more effective decision-making to recyclers and material recovery facilities. According to Eco-Catalyst, Smart EOL enables the design, tracking and optimization of product end-of-life operations and programs for greatest profitability and sustainability.

“The biggest challenge for recyclers and MRFs is profitability in an environment of contaminated recyclables, commodity volatility and market competition,” says Ramesh Srinivasan, founder and CEO of Eco-Catalyst “With Smart EOL, for the first time, recyclers and MRFs can leverage transaction level pricing, along with cost streamlining opportunities, for improved profitability.”

Since the initial announcement of Smart EOL in August, additional features have been added at the request of pilot customers who have been using the application for six months and longer. These features include the ability to track on-hand inventory of materials and containers and facility loading to perform customer order fulfillment.

“The lack of reliable information is our worst enemy,” says Michael Gross of Zanker Recycling. “We operate six different recycling operations on our property, each interacting with the next. Smart EOL gives us the ability to understand how each operation contributes to our overall profitability – or not. This information has had a significant impact on our day-to-day decision-making.”

Smart EOL is available online with six-month subscription terms, and Eco-Catalyst also is offering a 30-day no-risk trial that gives users access to the full application using sample data.

Those interested in a trial or subscription can visit www.eco-catalyst.com/get-smart-eol-now. Individuals seeking more information or a demo of the product can call 408-394-5730.