About Lhota Recyclables

A concept project exploring whether AI waste sorting can realistically work in Nepal — with honest constraints.

Our Operating Thesis

Better inputs enable better automation. Source segregation + dedicated collection + AI optical sorting = viable circular economy for Nepal.

We don't claim to replace workers — we aim to move them from hazardous picking into dignified technical supervisor and maintenance roles.

Credibility Charter

What We Don't Claim

  • We don't claim to sort raw wet kitchen sludge without preliminary dry separation.
  • We don't claim to replace all human jobs; we elevate pickers to machine operators.
  • We don't claim 100% sorting accuracy without ongoing local model retraining.

What We Assert

  • We automate the difficult first mile of dry waste segregation in Nepal.
  • We provide real-time material telemetry and volume data for municipalities.
  • We design hardware in partnership with local Nepali iron & machinery fabricators.