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  • Tour of a Wheelabrator Waste-to-Energy Plant (animated)
    Greenopolis PartnerGreenopolis Founder

    Category: Climate & Carbon
    Academic Level: High School
    Publisher: Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.
    Published Date: May 2007
    Comment(s): 6
    What is Waste-to-Energy?

    Waste-to-energy is a process that converts trash into clean energy to heat, cool, and light our homes and power industry. Nationwide, waste-to-energy facilities process nearly 29 million tons of trash each year and generate enough power to meet the needs of 3 million homes. More than 36 million people in 27 states rely on waste-to-energy plants.

    Modern waste-to-energy facilities differ significantly from old-fashioned municipal incinerators. » read more
    Field Trip Video posted by Wheelabrator 26 weeks 4 hours ago

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