Welcome to the Reciclaje AI Community
Join our growing community of developers, students, educators, and AI enthusiasts working to make recycling smarter and more efficient!Reciclaje AI is an open-source project created by Santiago Sanchez (AprendeIngenia) to help people learn about AI and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Connect With Us
YouTube Channel
Subscribe to AprendeIngenia’s YouTube channel for tutorials, updates, and AI/Python content.
GitHub Repository
Star the project, report issues, and contribute to the codebase on GitHub.
Follow Santiago on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content and updates.
Twitter/X
Connect on Twitter for quick updates and discussions.
Watch & Learn
Tutorial Video
Watch the complete tutorial video to learn how to set up and use Reciclaje AI.
This video covers:
- System overview and architecture
- Installation and setup process
- How the detection model works
- Tips for getting the best results
Who This Project Is For
Reciclaje AI is designed for a wide range of users:Python Enthusiasts
Learn practical Python programming with real-world AI applications
AI Students
Understand how computer vision and YOLO models work in practice
Educators
Use as a teaching tool to demonstrate AI, recycling, and sustainability
Developers
Build innovative recycling applications and waste management systems
Community Resources
Learning Resources
Getting Started with AI/ML
Getting Started with AI/ML
New to AI and machine learning? Here are some helpful resources:
- Python Basics: Start with Python fundamentals before diving into AI
- Computer Vision: Learn about OpenCV and image processing
- YOLO (You Only Look Once): Understand object detection algorithms
- Deep Learning: Explore neural networks and model training
YOLOv8 and Ultralytics
YOLOv8 and Ultralytics
Reciclaje AI uses YOLOv8 from Ultralytics:
- Ultralytics Docs: Official YOLOv8 documentation
- Ultralytics GitHub: Source code and examples
- Training Custom Models: Learn to train your own detection models
- Model Optimization: Tips for improving accuracy and performance
Recycling and Sustainability
Recycling and Sustainability
Learn more about recycling and waste management:
- Understanding different waste categories
- Proper recycling techniques
- Impact of AI on environmental sustainability
- Smart waste management systems
Project Resources
Model on Hugging Face
Download the pre-trained detection model
Source Code
Access the complete source code on GitHub
Documentation
Browse the full documentation for guides and API reference
Issues & Discussions
Report bugs, request features, and discuss ideas
Get Involved
Share Your Experience
Show What You've Built
We’d love to see what you create with Reciclaje AI!
- Share screenshots or videos of your setup
- Post about your experience on social media
- Tag @SantiagSanchezR on Twitter
- Use hashtags: #ReciclajeAI #AprendeIngenia #AI #MachineLearning
Contribute to the Project
Code Contributions
Submit bug fixes, new features, or improvements
Report Issues
Help identify bugs and suggest enhancements
Improve Docs
Help make the documentation better for everyone
Share Ideas
Suggest new features or improvements
Support the Creator
Reciclaje AI is created and maintained by Santiago Sanchez (AprendeIngenia). Support his work to enable continued development!
Ways to Support
Subscribe on YouTube
Subscribe and watch videos to support the channel
Star on GitHub
Give the repository a star to show your appreciation
Spread the Word
Tell others about Reciclaje AI and AprendeIngenia
Community Guidelines
Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
To ensure a welcoming environment for everyone:
- Be respectful: Treat all community members with respect
- Be helpful: Share knowledge and help others learn
- Be constructive: Provide helpful feedback and suggestions
- Be inclusive: Welcome people of all backgrounds and skill levels
- Be professional: Keep discussions focused and productive
Asking for Help
Asking for Help
When asking questions:
- Search first: Check if your question has been answered
- Be specific: Provide details about your issue
- Share context: Include error messages and system info
- Show effort: Explain what you’ve already tried
- Be patient: Maintainers are volunteers with limited time
Stay Updated
- GitHub Watch: Click “Watch” on the GitHub repo for notifications
- YouTube Notifications: Subscribe and enable notifications on YouTube
- Social Media: Follow on Instagram and Twitter for updates
- GitHub Releases: Check for new releases and updates
Events & Workshops
Interested in hosting a workshop or presentation about Reciclaje AI?Educational Use
Reciclaje AI is perfect for:
- University courses on AI and computer vision
- Coding bootcamps and workshops
- Hackathons and competitions
- Science fairs and demonstrations
- Community education programs
Project Statistics
Open Source
Free to use and modify under open source license
5 Waste Categories
Detects Metal, Glass, Plastic, Carton, and Medical waste
YOLOv8 Powered
Built with state-of-the-art object detection
Contact
Have questions or want to collaborate?Join the Community Today!
Whether you’re here to learn, contribute, or build something amazing, we’re excited to have you as part of the Reciclaje AI community.Start by:
- Watching the tutorial video
- Starring the GitHub repository
- Following AprendeIngenia on YouTube