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In 2003, Mexico's Salinas Victoria used landfill methane to tackle waste pollution; the result made 7 MW, powering 25,000 homes and Monterrey’s public transport network dailySalinas Victoria experience also showed how waste management and energy planning can intersect. The World Bank reports that the plant event...- In 2017, Gloucestershire processed 35,000 tonnes of food and farm waste into biogas; the result generated 4.56 GWh of power for 1,400 homes at Rose Hill RecyclingRose Hill Recycling story ultimately shows how an everyday environmental problem can become an opportunity for resource recovery. In 2017, ...
- In 2021, Udaipur built a 20-tonne-per-day biomethanation plant from food and farm waste; the result produced compressed biogas for sale instead of landfill disposalUdaipur now processes organic waste into biogas and compost. A 20-tonne-per-day plant began operations in February 2021. This facility repl...
- In 2010, Cannock used anaerobic digestion to process 120,000 tonnes of food waste; the result generated renewable electricity and exported surplus power to the gridIn 2010, a major change was taking shape at the Poplars waste site near Cannock, Staffordshire. Plans were being developed for a large anae...
- In 2009, Britain turned 45,000 tonnes of food waste into biogas; the result generated 1.7 MW of renewable electricity for 2,700 homes at Westwood in NorthamptonshireIn 2009, Britain turned 45,000 tonnes of food waste into biogas; the result generated 1.7 MW of renewable electricity for 2,700 homes at We...
- A Virginia dairy takes 105,000 tons of discarded food and drink each year instead of sending it to waste; it becomes renewable gasA Virginia dairy farm is pioneering a method to convert food waste and cow manure into renewable energy. By producing renewable natural gas...
- What America’s $100 billion Venezuela oil investment could mean for climate change, oil spills and vulnerable communitiesA significant United States investment in Venezuela's oil sector raises environmental concerns. Increased oil production could worsen exist...
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Varaha digging in as India’s carbon credit market takes deep rootVaraha was named the winner of the Social Enterprise category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026. The company stood out for its focu...
- In 2012, Kevin McCloud built a tiny woodland home from salvaged materials; a year later, he moved and upgraded it on a Somerset cliff using waste-powered electricityBritish designer Kevin McCloud has crafted an off-grid cabin utilizing salvaged materials, long before the tiny home trend gained traction....
- In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced grapheneA group of researchers has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that transforms landfill plastic into hydrogen gas, a valuable energy sourc...
- In Massachusetts, Bar-Way Farm digests 36,500 tons of food waste and 9,125 tons of manure every year, producing enough electricity for 900 homesIn Deerfield, Massachusetts, Bar-Way Farm is leading the charge in renewable energy by harnessing food waste and cow manure to create elect...
- Earlier in 2026, WSU researchers heated and pressurized sewage sludge with oxygen, producing 200% more renewable gas. Now the process cuts treatment costs from $494 to $253 per tonWSU researchers treated sewage sludge under high temperature and pressure while introducing oxygen. Under those conditions, the relatively ...
- In 1991, Curitiba began exchanging recyclables for bus tokens and food. 35 years later, the city recycles 70% of its waste while creating jobs and supporting familiesIn Curitiba, Brazil, residents can exchange recyclable waste for fresh food. Other cities have found different uses for what people throw a...
- In 2013, Farmers RECC secured a $1 million USDA loan to capture landfill methane in Glasgow, Kentucky. 7 years later, the plant reached full capacity, powering 547 homesGlasgow landfill project ultimately offers a compelling lesson in how communities can rethink waste, energy and environmental responsibilit...
- Earlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy tested hydrogen made from ammonia without storing the gas. 3 years later, their South Korea project is planned to scale from 1 MW to 40 MWEarlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy demonstrated a different way of thinking about hydrogen power: instead of storing hydrogen gas in larg...
- Ambani's Rs 2.7 lakh cr underground bet can save India from shocksReliance Industries has proposed a Rs 2.73 lakh crore, 30-year investment to develop an underground coal gasification complex in Andhra Pra...
- Amazon behind massive private gas plant for new data centersPreviously filed permits for the plant show it would have 35 turbines and generate 7.65 gigawatts -- larger than any gas plant currently op...
- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe next time uncertainty over the firing of missiles in the Gulf region makes you anxious, remember this: It is not the first time that gl...
- UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
- Rush for methane in KG basinThere is hidden wealth in the gas blocks, which has, of late, invited the attention of German researchers who are planning to invest around...
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