Sweden’s environment and waste management industry is setting the global standard when it comes to how waste can be transformed into valuable resources. With nearly 99% of all household waste being recycled or used for energy production, Sweden has virtually eliminated the need for landfills. One of the cornerstones of Sweden’s success in waste management is its waste-to-energy (WTE) system. This method is particularly suited for waste that cannot be recycled in any other way, and it present an efficient and environmentally safe means of energy recovery. Waste is converted into district heating, electricity, biogas, and biofertilizers. Sweden’s WTE plants recover more energy per tonne of waste than any other country. Sweden’s integrated waste management system employs a variety of treatment methods depending on the nature of the waste, which ensures that waste is optimally recycled and utilized. The results are impressive as the system reduces the environmental impact and maximizing resource recovery. Municipalities, in collaboration with private players, have been instrumental in developing and continuously improving these systems. This partnership has involved significant risk-taking and investment in new technologies and infrastructure. The success of Sweden’s environment and waste management industry can also be attributed to robust legislative frameworks, public education, and economic incentives. These efforts have ingrained recycling habits in citizens from a young age and encouraged continuous participation in waste reduction initiatives. Sweden has also introduced AI-powered deposit stations in collaboration with Swappie Sweden. These stations, located in selected supermarkets, allow consumers to recycle their old mobile phones conveniently. The AI-driven valuation process takes into account the phone’s model, age, and condition, providing a quick price offer. If accepted, the customer receives the payment the following day. The more people who resell their old mobile phones, the more phones can extend their life and the better it will be for the environment.