Witnessing a Waste-to-Energy Revival
January 01, 1970
In the 1970s, Wheelabrator Technologies helped to launch a prosperous municipal solid waste-to-energy industry in the U.S. The industry wasn't immune to economic and societal hardships, however, and developers struggled to prosper; some didn't survive. Today, the same factors that fueled the industry in its infancy are reenergizing it.
Taking Out the Trash
By Anna Austin
January 01, 1970
Covanta Energy operates more than 40 waste-to-energy facilities across the globe. These plants collectively convert 19 million tons-or more than 5 percent-of the nation's waste into renewable energy each year.
From Scientific Breakthrough to Business
January 01, 1970
When Ramon Gonzalez discovered the secret to coaxing industrial E. coli strains to anaerobically ferment glycerin, commonly found in ethanol and biodiesel plant waste streams, he suspected it would be significant to the biofuels, ethanol and biochemicals industries. GlycosBio, the company founded around that discovery, is now on the verge of commercializing its biochemical production capabilities.
Geomembrane Cover Improves Biogas Collection, Heat Retention, Odor Control
By Jim McMahon
January 01, 1970
Canadian corn products refiner, Casco, recently upgraded its 4 million-gallon wastewater anaerobic digester to include a state-of-the-art floating and insulated geomembrane cover, designed and installed by Geomembrane Technologies, effectively streamlining biogas collection, improving odor control and optimizing bioreactor heat retention.
DOE explains NEPA intent, applicability to Loan Guarantee Program
By Anna Austin
January 01, 1970
New ASTM petroleum products standard covers alternatives to conventional aviation fuel
January 01, 1970
Plasma gasification technology eliminates waste, creates power
By Anna Austin
January 01, 1970
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