Resource Recovery Solutions
Communities throughout the world are looking for environmentally sound solutions ...
to manage their solid waste without relying on landfills;
to ensure that sewage and wastewater do not contaminate their environment;
to increase the use of renewable energy;
to decrease the generation of greenhouse gases; and
to promote sustainable development and an enhanced quality of life.
Energy Answers presents…
Patrick Mahoney, President and CEO of Energy Answers, served as Conference Chairman at the Waste Management and Recycling Congress held in Berlin, October 20-21, 2008 and presented a keynote address entitled “Beyond Sustainable: The Efficient Extraction of Energy & Marketable Products from Waste Materials”. His presentation focused on the distinction between “resource recovery” and “waste to energy”, post-combustion recycling and market competitive energy and materials. The conference brought together waste management leaders from worldwide locations that are working to implement sustainable environmental solutions while meeting EU directives and facing local challenges.
Pat Mahoney introducing John Burns, Director of Waste Implementation Programmes for the U.K. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (far right) who presented an overview of “Establishing Residual Municipal Waste Treatment Facilities in the U.K.
Energy Answers attends...
As a member of the Confederation of European Waste to Energy Plant's (CEWEP) Residues Working Group, Laurie Coughlin attended meetings this year in Palma, Mallorca and Brussels, Belgium. The group focuses on establishing standardized regulations at the EU level.
On May 16 the group met in Palma, Mallorca. The agenda included presentations of research being carried out in Germany on the standardization of testing for the property H14:ecotoxic, and the benefits of dry extraction. The group then had the opportunity to tour Palma's TIRME WTE plant.
On September 30 the group met in Brussels, Belgium. The primary focus of this meeting was a discussion of the upcoming pre-registration deadline for the new REACH legislation on November 30, 2008. Also a communication paper will be produced to inform the public about the reuse of Bottom Ash. The CEWEP Residues Working Group generally meets 3 times a year.
"Is passion supposed to replace common sense?"
We invite you to decide by watching this YouTube clip by master magicians and comedians Penn and Teller, which shows how people are herded by environmental hysteria into being joiners not environmentalists. Click here to see the video - Banning DiHydrogen Monoxide - Penn and Teller
Energy Answers International has more than 25 years of experience managing municipal solid waste, recyclable materials and wastewater sludge. We are a full service provider capable of permitting, financing, developing and operating state-of-the-art resource recovery facilities that can provide power and raw materials for other industries.
With a goal of "zero disposal", Energy Answers offers its clients integrated solutions that maximize recovery of resources and recyclable material in the form of steam, electricity, metals and construction aggregate. Central to the Energy Answers Solution is its patented, proven and award-winning resource recovery technologies.
Our projects are designed to meet the rigorous goals established by U.S. and European regulators for greenhouse gas reduction, increased recycling, and landfill minimization. Our extensive operating experience demonstrates our ability to meet these goals while improving the environment in the communities we serve. We have been recognized as a leader in improving operating performance and plant efficiencies while protecting the health and safety of our employees.
Putting advanced technology to work is only one part of the equation at Energy Answers. Merging the professional talents of our in-house experts with those of world-renown engineering firms, bankers, equipment manufacturers and other industry partners, Energy Answers creates all-encompassing, customized solutions for its clients.