APSAA 亞太永續行動獎(Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards )-Sustainability Action Award SDG6:Bronze
Office of Environmental Management, Taoyuan
The Clean City Initiative: AI environmental governance system
Taoyuan's Clean City Initiative transformed waste management using AI, IoT, and big data. Facing 1.23 million metric tons of annual waste from 2.34 million residents plus 49 million tourists, the city created an integrated system with four components: Smart Trash Bins with sensors, AI Litter Detection, GPS-optimized garbage trucks, and a resident tracking app.
This interconnected approach shifted from reactive to proactive management. Smart bins monitor fill levels, AI detects illegal dumping, optimized routing reduces emissions, and the app enables real-time citizen engagement.
Results: 96% collection punctuality, 90% resident satisfaction, 1,000+ littering violations detected, 20,000 man-hours saved, 55 metric tons CO2 reduced.
The initiative's success stems from holistic integration rather than isolated solutions, transforming residents into active participants while establishing a replicable model for sustainable digital urban governance.