Waste Management World, an international publication dedicated to the waste management sector, has dedicated an in-depth feature to UrbaE and the research process that led to the development of Sartori Ambiente’s ergonomic container.
The article, titled “Athlete science, applied to the bin”, highlights a particular aspect of the project: applying methodologies used in the analysis of athlete movement to the study of the operators’ work.
The collaboration with CeRiSM (Research Centre for Sport, Mountain, and Health) made it possible to observe and measure container handling activities, first in the field and subsequently in the laboratory, using tools such as three-dimensional movement analysis and electromyography.
A data-driven journey, born with a specific goal: to understand how the container’s design can help promote better posture and reduce physical strain during daily collection operations.
Waste Management World’s feature thus offers a behind-the-scenes look at UrbaE, explaining how research, ergonomics, and listening to users can translate into concrete design choices.