A new study from United Nations University explores the economic value of human poop, and the wealth potential of making use of it in the developing world.
Tag: waste-to-energy
New Jersey Digs Into Its Biomass Waste; What It Finds Isn’t Pretty
Rutgers University finds that the Garden State tosses over 4 million tons of biomass that it could recycle into energy, heat, and/or transportation fuel.
On-Site Plastic To Fuel Recycling: A Better Alternative?
If plastic to fuel recycling can happen on-site, eliminating transportation needs, does that make this a greener process than traditional recycling?
The Portable Food Waste To Energy Plant: The HORSE [Video]
Seattle’s Impact Bioenergy has created the HORSE, a portable organic waste to energy plant, for on-site recycling of food waste into energy and fertilizer.
The Waste Biz: Are Consumers Ready To Buy Ugly Fruit?
A popular Change.org petition asks Walmart and Whole Foods to start selling ugly fruit and vegetables to address food waste and food insecurity.
London Startup Plans To Heat Homes With Used Coffee Grounds
London-based Bio-bean’s first product offering will involves collecting used coffee grounds and processing them into biomass pellets for home heating.
The Waste Biz: African Entrepreneurs Turning Human Waste Into Fuel
Entrepreneurs in Africa are addressing sanitation needs by collecting human waste and turning it into energy and other necessary products.
The Waste Biz: Is Plastic To Oil A Step Forward For The Circular Economy?
Is a plastic to oil waste recovery program really an example of the circular economy? Dow Chemical thinks so; some activist organizations disagree.
Whiskey Distillery Waste Good For Heating Homes, Feeding Cattle [Video]
A whiskey distillery produces waste, and a group of Scotch makers in Scotland has figured out a good use for that waste: burn it to make electricity.
Recycle Shoes Into Fuel? New Plant Shreds Shoe Waste For Burning
Building materials giant Holcim will recycle shoes and manufacturing waste into fuel for its cement plant based in Vietnam.
The Waste Biz: Goodyear To Incorporate Rice Husk Ash Into Tires
After two years of testing, Goodyear will start sourcing silica extracted from rice husk ash for tires made in China. Plus, recycling fishing nets into carpet.
The Waste Biz: French Supermarkets Can No Longer Destroy Edible Food
France just passed a law banning destruction of edible food by larger supermarkets, and the Minnesota Twins are going all compostable with cups and plates.
Update On Vietnam Biogas Production Project
Last month, we took a look at a biogas production program for rural Vietnam. We’ve now got updated information on this innovative use of animal waste.