Introduction: We are faced with many challenges in how waste is managed in the US. Some areas do a little better, some worse. There are lofty goals that are not met, and we hit major barriers. This trip will introduce you to a highly efficient Integrated Waste Management System (IWMS) already implemented…
IERM is organizing a study mission for legislators and policy makers to Germany and Belgium for 2022. The first stop will be Berlin, where participants will learn from their counterparts about key waste management legislation and policies. These sessions will be coupled with field trips, where attendees will see sustainable practices in action, and will gain an in-depth understanding of why moving away from landfilling of municipal solid waste has resulted in lower fees for citizens than those in the US.
From Berlin, participants will travel to Brussels, headquarters of the European Union. There, they will have discussions with EU legislators and policy makers on why moving away from landfilling is a critical component in the development of a circular economy, and how it leads to economic Gains and environmental sustainability.
This is a “must attend”event for legislators, policy makers, and anyone interested in protecting our air, water and soil. For more information, please click here, and please consider a tax-deductible contribution to support out work.
Following up from the March 28th presentation about waste, there were many questions about Waste-to-Energy (WTE) and the climate and environmental implications. This discussion with Philipp Schmidt-Pathmann was a dedicated follow-up discussion focused completely on WTE. This Q&A style session (with a 15-minute introductory overview) was structured so you can learn more about technology, functionality, integration, planning, and everything that you wanted to know about thermal treatment of waste.