A bioplastics expert specializes in plastic materials derived from renewable resources, such as plant-based feedstocks. These experts work in the research and development of bioplastics and can help businesses and industries choose the most suitable…
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Anaerobic Digesters: What They Are & What They Do
Anaerobic digesters use a biological process used to manage some waste (like sewage, cow, pig, or chicken manure) and to produce a gas called “biogas.” Biogas is primarily composed of methane and carbon dioxide and…
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Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Experts
Municipal solid waste (MSW) consists of everyday items such as product packaging, yard trimmings, furniture, clothing, bottles and cans, food, newspapers, appliances, electronics, and batteries. Organic materials are the largest component of MSW with paper…
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Landfill Management
Landfills are facilities designed for the disposal of solid waste and landfill management to insure their safe and efficient operation is of great importance to everyone. There are many types of landfills: Municipal Solid Waste…
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CO2 Utilization: The Future of Hydrocarbon Fuels
Carbon dioxide (C02), is a colorless and odorless gas that occurs in nature and serves as a source of carbon for photosynthesis in all plants and crops. CO2 utilization’ refers to its use at concentrations…
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Decentralized Organics to Energy with Containerized Anaerobic Digestion
Decentralized Organics to Energy with Containerized Anaerobic Digestion by John Forcier, P.E., Lee Enterprises Consulting Most trash and recycled waste materials are being processed on a regional basis to maximize the economy of scale. There…
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Biotechnology in Renewable Energy
Biotechnology plays a vital role in the development of renewable energy sources. Biotechnology can help to produce biofuels, a renewable source of energy. These biofuels are derived from plant-based materials such as corn, sugarcane, and…
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Catalyst Experts
What do catalyst experts or catalyst consultants do? First, let’s define “catalyst”. A catalyst is a material that is added to a chemical or biological process to improve the yield of a desired product. Since…
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Food Waste To Energy Expert
The food Waste to Energy area includes a variety of technologies consisting of several different thermochemical or biological methods of generating energy from food waste materials. Popular commercial applications include composting and anaerobic digestion for…
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Circular v. Linear Economy
What is a circular economy? How is it different from a linear economy? Why is the distinction important? A circular economy is one in which we attempt to minimize waste and make the most of our…
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