Ky. methane system to power homes

The new system in Glasgow, Ky. will also act as an emergency generator for the local wastewater treatment plant. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 10, 2014

Vertical farming made possible by waste

In a vertical farming experiment in a warehouse in Chicago, an anaerobic digester uses food waste to power lamps. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 10, 2014

Harvest Power strikes deal to expand organics program

The company, which already converts food waste for Disney World, has partnered with two large Orlando hotels to recycle food scraps generated by the institutions. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 9, 2014

Equipment supplier named for world's largest WTE and MRF facility

The new Center for Resource Recovery and Recycling in Grove City, Ohio will include a biogas cogeneration system, an advanced combustion management system and a gas treatment tech system. 

By Nicole Wrona • April 1, 2014

InSinkErator introduces Grind2Energy as answer to food waste

The garbage disposal company has launched the new division to keep up with demand created by increased food bans. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 27, 2014

Researchers transform plastic bags into fuel

Scientists are creating a method to put a dent in the trillion bags that are used worldwide every year—and project leaders claim it will work. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 27, 2014

Joint venture establishes small-scale GTL operations

Waste Management joins forces with three other companies to produce renewable fuels from biogas and natural gas, using gas-to-liquid tech. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 25, 2014

Torrance, Calif.'s green waste recycling rate skyrockets

The city has increased its volume of residential organics collected by 204% since 2011.

By Nicole Wrona • March 24, 2014

Organic Waste Management, Bluesphere partner on new biogas plant

Waste-to-energy developer Bluesphere and recycling company Organic Waste Management signed a letter of intent that will result in a new biogas plant in Rhode Island.

By Nicole Wrona • March 14, 2014

$6M WTE project breaks ground in Mich.

Lowell Energy will begin work on the waste-to-energy facility in May and expects to complete construction by September. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 13, 2014

New WTE plant announced in Union County, SC

A new landfill-to-power project will begin in June at Republic Service's Upstate Regional landfill in South Carolina. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 13, 2014

Photographer David LaChapelle makes trash chic

The celebrity artist David LaChapelle has turned his focus to trash, creating a series of photographs depicting discarded waste as pieces of art.

By Nicole Wrona • March 12, 2014

Brooklyn's wastewater treatment plant experimenting with food waste

The facility generally handles sewage sludge, but is experimenting with adding food scraps to the mix. 

By Nicole Wrona • March 11, 2014

Covanta to recycle food at Conn. amusement park

The waste-to-energy company will recycle organic waste materials from the Lake Compounce amusement park in Bristol.

By Nicole Wrona • March 5, 2014

Veolia, Wheelabrator extend waste-to-energy plant's contract

The two companies renewed a long-standing partnership for the steam generated at Wheelabrator's facility in Maryland.

By Nicole Wrona • March 4, 2014

Waste wood-to-biofuel facility to be built in Alexandria, La.

The company behind the plant, Cool Planet Energy Systems, will produce high-octane renewable gasoline from wood residue. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 28, 2014

MDE issues permit for WTE facility in Frederick County

The new waste-to-energy plant will be operated by Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 25, 2014

Harvest Power converts food waste at Disney World

The company uses organic waste materials collected from the theme park to create electricity and fertilizer. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 25, 2014

Smithfield uses waste to produce electricity

The company will use anaerobic digestion from agricultural waste to create renewable energy. 

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 21, 2014

Anaerobic digester under construction in Mass.

The state's first bioenergy facility made to handle food waste is expected to begin accepting organic scrap in June.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 18, 2014

Biomass plant in Vt. denied approval

The North Springfield Sustainable Energy plant failed to meet the state's required goals for greenhouse gas reduction.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 12, 2014

Chemists create new bio-fuel from municipal green waste

The discovery could lead to new markets for plant-based fuels.

By Nicole Wrona • Feb. 4, 2014

Ore. county approves plan to convert landfill waste into fuel

Waste to Energy Group will install equipment at the Knott landfill that will turn waste into diesel fuel.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2014

EWA to convert oils, food waste into energy in Calif.

The Encina Wastewater Authority has awarded a contract to build an alternative fuel facility in Carlsbad.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 30, 2014

Researchers develop process to turn plastic waste into fuel

Indian scientists have created a way to use plastic bags and other products as a liquid fuel, potentially killing two birds with one stone.

By Nicole Wrona • Jan. 28, 2014