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Enerkem Inc. ( www.enerkem.com ), a waste-to-biofuels and renewable chemicals company, announces the launch of a new research project with the Government of Canada. The objective of the project is to develop new catalytic processes for the conversion of waste into “drop-in” biofuels. These “drop-in” biofuels are fully interchangeable with hydrocarbon fuels, such as conventional gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. “Enerkem’s core business is the commercial production of cellulosic ethanol, and we now intend t...... continue reading
From: MSW Management
ATLANTA—The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works delivered 96-gallon recycling carts to 65,000 residents in late 2012 and early 2013. So far, overall city tonnage has increased 55 percent compared to the previous year’s data. Additionally, as a result of the new larger carts, 18 solid waste jobs were created. For every ton recycled, the City of Atlanta makes money. The city has generated an additional $28,000 in revenue per month by diverting recyclables from the landfills since the launch of the ...... continue reading
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Zimmer America is a technology solutions provider for waste sorting and MRFs, and is the exclusive sales and service agent for STADLER and STF Group in North America. Zimmer has operated from Spartanburg, SC since 1985 and is fully staffed for engineering, sales, service, and spare parts. At Zimmer America we start with understanding the customer's need and create unique custom solutions, provide engineering and comprehensive project support, sourcing the right machinery and implementing that solution w...... continue reading
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In the 113th Congress, Senator Wyden (D-OR) is expected to promote a low-carbon economy in smaller bills on energy policy rather than one large, comprehensive energy bill as has been proposed under Clean Energy and/or Renewable Energy Standards (CES/RES). Senator Wyden also is talking with Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), Chair of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. However, the prospect for CES-RES legislation was described as an ...... continue reading
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Excitement was in the air at the 21st Annual North American Waste-to-Energy Conference (NAWTEC) held in Fort Myers, FL on April 22-24, 2013, where nearly 400 attendees and 50 exhibitors reviewed the latest developments in waste-to-energy (WTE) and conversion technologies. Two new WTE facilities are under construction and will be coming on line in the next two years. This is a very significant development since these are the first new facilities to be built in over a decade. The 3,000 ton per day, $673 m...... continue reading
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Lansing, Michigan – In their continued effort to increase recycling awareness, the Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) launched the statewide Recycle, MI campaign at their annual conference in Bay City last week. The Recycle, MI campaign will serve as a resource to both businesses and residents and will provide simple steps to reduce waste, create awareness of the benefits of recycling and to discover options for recycling through local municipalities. With less than a 16 percent recycling rate contribut...... continue reading
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KANSAS CITY, MO. – The week of May 19-25, 2013 marks the annual celebration of National Public Works Week (NPWW), which is sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA) to raise awareness of the vitally important contributions of public works professionals and the crucial role that infrastructure, facilities and services play in the quality of life in all communities. Since 1960, APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week across North America, where more than 28,000 public works professio...... continue reading
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Chattanooga, TN. (May 17, 2013) — Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) has announced the acquisition of The Curotto-Can Company of Sonoma, CA. Details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. The Curotto-Can is known for their automated carry can that mounts to the forks of a commercial front loader, converting the unit to an automated front loader. This system enables a commercial refuse collection unit to also be used for residential pickups, with efficiency and versatility superior to that seen in ...... continue reading
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In 2013, discover what the next 50 years offers for advancements in resource conservation and recovery and solid waste management. Join us in Long Beach, California, THIS September 17-19 for the solid waste industry's premier event. Reserve Your Hotel Room Now for Long Beach BEFORE Registering and Receive a $200 Rebate Code for Full Conference Registration It’s Easy to Save... Visit the Hotel & Travel section of wastecon.org by July 31, 2013 Click on “Reserve Your Room Today” Receive a rebate code i...... continue reading
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Award winning environmental consulting firm, SCS Engineers, announced that it has signed a Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor/Protégé Agreement with The Bodhi Group. Under the agreement, SCS has agreed to serve as a mentor to The Bodhi Group, thus establishing a relationship that will enhance the capabilities of the protégé and improve its ability to successfully compete for federal government contracts for a minimum of one year. Both firms provide services that help property...... continue reading
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