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In 2009, Bogotá captured landfill methane from 2 million tonnes of waste; the result sent electricity to Colombia’s national grid, cutting emissions at Doña Juana landfill- Kenya turned 45,000 tonnes of vegetable waste into biogas; the result powered farm operations with electricity generated from methane at Vegpro’s Naivasha facility daily
- 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 daily
- 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, ...21 Sep, 2026, 02.59 AM IST
- 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...21 Sep, 2026, 01.39 AM IST
- Australia turned food scraps into biogas at EarthPower; the result powered 4,000 homes while processing 62,500 tonnes of food waste and producing soil improver in SydneyEvery year, major metropolitan hubs produce hundreds of thousands of tonnes of organic waste, a significant portion of which ends up decayi...20 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- In 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored across the global wind industryIn 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored...20 Sep, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
- 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...20 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- Ireland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picnic tablesIreland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picni...19 Sep, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
- 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...17 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- 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...04 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- 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...02 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- 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 ...02 Sep, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
- 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...01 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- 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...01 Sep, 2026, 03.15 AM IST
- USA faces millions of tons of retired wind turbine blades; engineers from Houston found an unexpected second use for them.At the University of Houston, engineers are ingeniously repurposing retired wind turbine blades to construct highway overhead sign structur...24 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- Oil-rich UAE to burn waste to make powerThe UAE, one of the world's top oil exporters, is building the Gulf region's first waste-to-power plants to ease its chronic trash problem ...04 Nov, 2021, 10.26 AM IST
- Bloom Energy seeks government support to push fuel-cell based power generationBloom Energy currently uses natural gas supplied by GAIL and has installed another capacity at an upcoming commercial space in Bengaluru.29 Aug, 2019, 06.25 PM IST
- Waste disposal in US landfills has been underestimated by 115%Amount of municipal waste disposed of in the US is more than double - 262 million tonnes versus 122 million tonnes in 2012 - previous estim...23 Sep, 2015, 04.32 PM IST
- MCD to generate power from garbageGarbage dumps in the capital would soon be put to good use with the MCD planning to set up gas plants in the landfills to generate electric...20 Feb, 2008, 07.46 PM IST
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