Landfills: More than Just Dumps 4n2v62

The statistics are shocking: Humans produce over 2 billion tons of waste annually, with a projected 45% increase in municipal waste over the next 25 years. Yet surprisingly, only 13% of urban waste is converted into energy, while 80% of landfill contents could potentially be recycled or composted. In Part 1 of Landfills, Jorden and Kimberly consider the sophisticated management of modern landfills. Key Topics Jorden and Kimberly discuss include: The profitable side of waste management Innovative waste-to-energy technologies Successful municipal initiatives making a difference Cultural differences in waste handling between North America and Europe How landfills can power vehicles Recommended Resources An armchair landfill visit video The EPA’s Municipal Solid Waste requirements The UN’s Municipal Solid Waste report The EPA’s waste data The UNEP’s waste report Criticisms of Waste-to-Energy conversion Kimberly’s Substack newsletter post 635j4