Environmental Justice and Sustainable Purchasing: Waste to Energy

Waste-to-energy involves generating electricity by converting waste into gasses. Many are wondering: does it work? And is it scalable?

Marion County Environmental Services oversees the operation of one of the most successful recycling and energy programs in the United States. Curbside collection, sorting, waste incineration which in turn generates electricity…these folks have it nailed. We get to see all steps and get involved in the process.