New uses for old plastic
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Old plastics has a revitalized future, one that is both environment-friendly and lucrative, due to a throng of environment entrepreneurs who have developed a variety of end-use applications for the material. Many different products can be derived from recycled plastics, including lobster traps, sea walls, bridge fender systems, tongue-and-groove ceiling panels used by hotels and plastic booths and tables used in restaurants. Of all the innovative recycled plastic products presently available in the market, plastic lumber is the most sought-after. Although plastic wood remains more expensive, it is grabbing a portion of the traditional wood building materials because it does not rot, does not accept graffiti, and causes no splinter.
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A throng of environment entrepreneurs who have developed a variety of end-use applications for old plastics
Publication Name: World Wastes
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 1064-8429
Year: 1998
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Keeping landfill gas-to-energy burning for you
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Landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) operators who seek innovative methods to reduce maintenance costs will be the winners in the post-Section 29 tax credit era. Seneca Meadows Landfill in Waterloo, NY, have realized at a consistent savings of 25% by using the LFG cleanup/refrigeration technology. The method works by treating LFG in a two-phase refrigerant and liquid desiccant process prior to being used to fuel an on-site 5.6-mega-watt generation facility. In Orange County, CA, Frank R. Bowerman Landfill is expected to reduce the carbon monoxide emitted by the area's public transportation system by 50% by 2000.
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Landfill gas-to-energy operators who seek innovative ways to cut costs will be the winners in the post-Section 29 tax credit era
Publication Name: World Wastes
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 1064-8429
Year: 1998
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Efficiency, flat-out
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Landfill managers are using a mix of the right equipment and the best techniques in order to optimize landfill space. Majority of Subtitle D landfills are using a form of density monitoring/management. The trend is toward larger compactors, with the norm progressing from 30,000-pound machines to 70,000-pound machines. The resort to heavier compactors is grounded on the fact that heavier compactors achieves higher densities with fewer passes. Compactor weight, however, is not the only consideration. One industry insider said that good compaction still depends on the machine operator and proper technique.
Publication Name: World Wastes
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 1064-8429
Year: 1998
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