Remondis challenges UK waste industry to seek policy, infrastructure

The UK needs policy, infrastructure, and money to meet 2020 waste targets and to make it in the European market, says Remondis UK boss.

By Arlene Karidis • Nov. 3, 2015

Autoclaved MSW increases methane generation by 300% during digestion

Research from the Aerothermal Group in Poole, England shows that pretreating MSW in an autoclave can tremendously increase efficiency of anaerobic digestion.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 30, 2015

Changes at waste-to-energy plant may backfire on U.S. Navy

If SPSA stops sending waste to the Wheelabrator facility in Virginia, the Navy may not meet its goal for alternative energy sources.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 27, 2015

WTE plant to be built for Alaskan Native American community

The Metlakatla Indian Community hopes to cease waste disposal at the municipal dump.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 22, 2015

Germany faces an awkward trash problem: there's not enough of it

The recycling rate is so high in Germany that the country has imported waste to feed the country's garbage incinerators.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 21, 2015

Indianapolis urged to back out of Covanta 'dirty MRF' deal after closure in AL

Covanta isn't deterred, noting its waste-to-energy profits.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 15, 2015

Let there be light: Researchers turn food waste into LEDs

The researchers used soft drinks, bread, and tortillas to create a less toxic and less expensive alternative.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 15, 2015

Fortistar acquires two landfill gas-to-energy projects

The acquisitions of a Pioneer Energy project and a Constellation Energy project will expand Fortistar's landfill gas portfolio by 11 megawatts.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 6, 2015

Clean Oceans to test plastic-to-fuel machine in Santa Cruz

EcoFuel Technologies' machine could help reduce the amount of plastic pollution in the oceans.

By Linda Tufano • Oct. 5, 2015

New Jersey could put 4M tons of biomass to better use: study

The Garden State may have 22.5% of its electricity come from renewable-energy sources by the end of 2020.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 29, 2015

Denver Zoo seeking partner for waste-to-energy program

The zoo wanted to install a $3.3 million biomass gasification plant on site. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 27, 2015

Morrow Energy steps in to help Texas city get WTE plant

Five years after a contract went nowhere, the city of Edinburg, TX has entered into an agreement to convert landfill gas into energy.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 27, 2015

Enerkem names Robert Shaw as new CFO

The Montreal-based waste-to-biofuels and chemicals producer is poised to expand.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 23, 2015

Singapore can be a model for cities with zero-waste goals

The city-state sends only 2% of its solid waste to landfills. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 15, 2015

Residents voice concern about Denver Zoo's waste-to-energy plan

A neighborhood group cited air quality as a concern for the program.

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 13, 2015

Enerkem reaches production milestone at Edmonton WTE plant

The clean-tech company raised $156.2 million for expansion of their waste-to-energy facility, which will be able to turn garbage into biofuel.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 10, 2015

Connecticut combats food waste with anaerobic digesters, disposal laws

Officials have granted the first permit for a new anaerobic digestion facility to be built in Bridgeport.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 9, 2015

Temarry Recycling invests $100K to upgrade WTE site in Mexico

The waste-to-energy operations at Recicladora Temarry help keep the company running on a closed-loop recycling system. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 8, 2015

Scientists develop process to store methane in coffee waste

The grounds from your cup of joe may have a new purpose after being tossed in the trash. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 3, 2015

New York announces $40M anaerobic digester project

Long Island will soon be the home of a 90,000-square-foot facility that will turn organic waste into natural gas. 

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 3, 2015

Hoosier Energy, Randolph Farms to build $12M landfill gas-to-energy plant

Construction of the operation is expected to begin in 2016. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015

Heat from landfill gas-to-energy plant will be used to dry lumber

The Waste Management facility will be an innovative heat source for the New York lumber company. 

By Linda Tufano • Sept. 1, 2015

Sevier Solid Waste launches renewable energy project in Tennessee

The solid waste company announced its second project this year aimed at transforming its operation into a zero-waste facility.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 28, 2015

Pelatron Q plans to build WTE plant in Kauai, HI

The Honolulu-based sustainable energy company is focusing its efforts on Kauai due to the island's municipal waste issues.

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 20, 2015

Paper manufacturer Domtar reduced waste by 23%

The Canada-based specialty paper company is inching toward its 2020 goal of a 40% reduction from 2013. 

By Linda Tufano • Aug. 14, 2015