Industrial Waste-to-Energy – A Step towards Reduced Carbon Footprint

Industrial Waste-to-Energy A Step towards Reduced Carbon Footprint Incinerating industrial wastes to energy is becoming an increasingly attractive option for businesses looking to reduce their environmental footprint and become more sustainable. By utilizing this form of thermal treatment, industrial waste can be safely and effectively converted into energy, allowing businesses to reduce their dependence on finite resources and eliminate the burden of disposal. With i...
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World’s largest landfills as a source for landfill mining – Case Duquesa in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic

Producing Power using the 128 ha of Previously Landfilled Waste At the heart of the solid waste management issue, lies Santo Domingo’s mismanagement of its landfill. The city is serviced primarily by the notorious Duquesa Landfill, which is the endpoint for close to 80% of the waste generated by Greater Santo Doming area. Over 100 compactor-type trucks serve about 74% of the area. According to statistics, the number of people served by vehicles is only 33%, while one of the critical ...
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