Waste to Energy Critical for America Capitol Hill Told

submitted by Albert Gomez

waste-management-world.com - June 29, 2012

A forum on Capitol Hill, hosted by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has heard that the energy potential of municipal solid waste is significant and critical to America's long-term energy future.

At the forum - Unlocking the Vast Potential of Energy Recovery - Cal Dooley, ACC president and CEO was joined by Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. and a panel of business leaders and experts.

The expanded use of energy recovery as an abundant and alternative energy source was the topic of debate as policymakers outlined legislative strategies for boosting private sector investments, and industry leaders highlighted the latest emerging trends and technologies for recovering energy from waste.

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ACC Capitol Hill Policy Forum
http://chemistrytoenergy.com/acc-capitol-hill-policy-forum

Columbia University - Earth Engineering Center (EEC) - August 16, 2011
ENERGY AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF NONRECYCLED PLASTICS (NRP) AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTES (MSW) THAT ARE CURRENTLY LANDFILLED IN THE FIFTY STATES (33 page .PDF file)
http://www.seas.columbia.edu/earth/wtert/sofos/ACC_Final_Report_August23_2011.pdf