How CES is building Australia’s circular economy with data and AI
With the recent rise in sustainability-conscious practices, some companies are truly leading the way with innovative, data-driven solutions. We recently sat down with James from Circular Economy Systems (CES) to discuss their collaboration with EdgeRed, and their mission to make the circular economy a practical reality, using data, AI, and smart system design.
About CES
Circular Economy Systems (CES) is an Australian company dedicated to solving the nation’s waste challenges by designing and operating Producer Responsibility Schemes, including large-scale Container Deposit Schemes (CDS). Since 2017, CES has helped power more than 11 billion container returns, working to create cleaner, more efficient recycling systems. Central to their approach is the use of data and artificial intelligence through leveraging cloud platforms and real-time analytics to optimise operations, reduce contamination, and scale the impact of circular economy initiatives across the country.
EdgeRed’s Collaboration with CES
EdgeRed’s collaboration with CES aimed to modernise their data infrastructure, fostering advanced reporting and strategic decision-making. Key initiatives included uplifting existing reports, developing a centralised data model, implementing an end-to-end data pipeline, as well as applying advanced analytics. Read more: Elevating decision-making: A success story with CES and EdgeRed
This collaborative effort is recognised in CES winning the prestigious Snowflake award at the August 2023 conference in the ‘Data for Good’ category. Read more: CES wins Snowflake Data Driver Award for ANZ 2023
A Conversation with James
In this interview, James Gouletsas, a senior product manager of data and analytics at CES, shares his passion for sustainability and data, the impact of our work, and the future innovations in data and AI that help improve sustainability.
“We’ve been using EdgeRed to assist us to create some chatbots. Those chatbots have been quite useful. I’m quite surprised with the early learnings we’ve just been able to pick up already.” – says James
Watch the full interview below
Thank you to James for sharing valuable insights into his work with CES and promoting sustainability in Australia.
About EdgeRed
EdgeRed is an Australian boutique consultancy with expert data analytics and AI consultants in Sydney and Melbourne. We help businesses turn data into insights, driving faster and smarter decisions. Our team specialises in the modern data stack, using tools like Snowflake, dbt, Databricks, and Power BI to deliver scalable, seamless solutions. Whether you need augmented resources or full-scale execution, we’re here to support your team and unlock real business value.
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