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New research finds potential for turning plastic waste into fuel
Chemists have identified a way to break down polyethylene, and have tested it on bags, bottles, and film.
By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2016 -
Maine waste-to-energy company takes contract battle to the airwaves
The Penobscot Energy Recovery Company says of its competition, "empty promises and unproven technology."
By Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2016 -
Wheelabrator looking for answer to why Virginia disposal bid rejected
An official in Portsmouth, VA says city code allows him to remain silent on the issue.
By Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2016 -
Permit for controversial Baltimore waste-to-energy project officially revoked
Energy Answers International was found in violation of the permit because it stopped construction for more than 18 months.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2016 -
Iowa city performs waste characterization study to optimize energy recovery
Ames wants to better understand what is in its unique mixed waste stream.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
Nestlé Waters debuts Switzerland's largest anaerobic digestion facility
The plant will process organic waste from the manufacturing processes along with manure from local farms.
By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2016 -
Apple makes surprise entry into the waste-to-energy industry
The tech giant will be creating electricity from methane at a North Carolina landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2016 -
Maine waste-to-energy proposal shrinks due to reduced interest from local towns
A planned regional facility reduces its capacity in order to remain economically viable.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016 -
USDA announces $8.8M investment in advanced biofuel technologies
The agency aims to boost production of biofuels using renewable biomass such as food waste.
By Cole Rosengren • June 3, 2016 -
Impact Bioenergy testing first microdigester at Seattle brewery
The portable technology can convert organic waste into renewable natural gas and fertilizer.
By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2016 -
Planning a waste-to-energy future in New Jersey
Atlantic County's landfill is expected to hit capacity in 2026 and no future expansion is allowed.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2016 -
Ener-Core will generate power from closed Los Angeles landfill
The company has received a purchase order to install four of its EcoStations at the Toyon Canyon Landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
Vadxx Energy to soon open plastic-to-oil facility in Ohio
The company plans to turn 25,000 tons of material per year into a product called EcoFuel.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
ACT Environmental announces new medical waste processing technology
The California company's unique Microwave Disinfection System can handle most medical waste.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
Allentown, PA quietly solicited waste-to-energy proposals for past year
After a controversial plan fell through in 2014, the city issued a new RFQ for a facility — unbeknownst to City Council.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
BioHiTech Global launches Entsorga North America to expand product offering
Entsorga's new facility will use a proprietary mechanical biological treatment technology.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
Minnesota county embarks on detailed waste characterization study
Hennepin County must find ways to surpass its nearly 50% diversion rate to meet state goals.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Covanta, Veolia team up for waste-to-energy facility in UK
Construction will begin on the 50 MW plant next year with a 2020 completion goal.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016 -
DTE Biomass Energy continues growth with new LFG-to-energy facility
The company's latest renewable energy plant in California can power up to 10,000 homes.
By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016 -
Advanced Disposal must give free LFG to Milwaukee sewage plant for 25 years
The company will provide the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District with $14.5 million worth of landfill gas under a revised contract.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016 -
Virginia Beach becomes sticking point in regional disposal contract negotiations
The city may not agree to a new contract unless private haulers have access to SPSA's regional transfer stations.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016 -
Covanta reports increased revenue in Q1 earnings, highlights strong EfW operations
Increases were largely attributed to the waste and service sector, with a record quarter for energy from waste (EfW) profiled waste revenue and the close of two acquisitions.
By Arlene Karidis • April 28, 2016 -
Minnesota's battle over the benefits and consequences of waste-to-energy
While three environmental groups exert efforts to close a waste-to-energy facility, the state proves its loyalty to the technology.
By Arlene Karidis • April 27, 2016 -
Proposed system to replace dated incinerator in Hartford, CT gets pushback from city
The state is reviewing proposals for a combined recycling, composting, and bio-energy system to replace the incinerator, but Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has reservations.
By Arlene Karidis • April 26, 2016 -
Maine's PERC claims it struck deal with Casella, but some stakeholders aren't so sure
The PERC/Casella agreement, if it does exist, could make it very hard for the planned Fiberight biogas plant to get the waste tonnage it needs to operate.
By Arlene Karidis • April 25, 2016
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