EvoSustain, a startup founded in London, is developing an innovative approach to improve efficiency and transform the logistics of waste and recycling collection in cities through the use of technology, data analysis and smarter operational planning.
The initiative focuses on addressing one of the major challenges faced by modern urban environments: managing waste efficiently while reducing operational costs and environmental impact. The project aims to optimise collection routes, improve operational visibility and reduce emissions associated with waste transport logistics.
The idea behind EvoSustain emerged from direct observation of operational inefficiencies within the waste management sector in south London, where many processes were still handled manually, including paper-based routing for drivers, limited real-time tracking and fragmented communication between operational teams.
“Cities are becoming increasingly complex, and essential services like waste collection need smarter systems to improve efficiency and sustainability,” said Edwin Pineda Carrasco, founder of EvoSustain.
The project is currently in the Proof of Concept (PoC) phase and has been designed with scalability in mind. While it was born in London, the long-term ambition is to develop solutions that could be applied across cities nationally and globally, supporting more sustainable and efficient urban environments.
Edwin Pineda Carrasco holds a degree in Computer Engineering and is currently pursuing further studies in Cybersecurity. His professional experience includes roles within the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS), the banking sector including TSB, and insurance companies, primarily in technology infrastructure and application development. Prior to his career in the UK, he accumulated more than eleven years of experience in Spain across both public administration and private industry, collaborating with multinational technology companies such as IBM, HP, Telefónica and Telefónica Tech.
EvoSustain is currently open to potential collaborations, partnerships and pilot opportunities to validate its impact in real-world environments.