tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835267044380449011.post4092889227620917484..comments2023-07-29T07:24:47.534-07:00Comments on You’re Doing It All Wrong: Corn-Based Plastic -- Vice Masquerading as VirtueDashka Slaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06372742175520622387noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835267044380449011.post-25831464650570265622010-03-10T21:33:20.537-08:002010-03-10T21:33:20.537-08:00I'm dubious about landfills as an energy sourc...I'm dubious about landfills as an energy source, even though landfill operators are eager to rebrand themselves as a source of green energy. Methane capture is by no means fool proof, and the highest and best use of biodegradable materials is as a soil enhancement, not as an energy source. Composted soil is a potent carbon sink -- but it has to be healthy to do its job.Dashka Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06372742175520622387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835267044380449011.post-51674335150173905172010-03-05T07:42:10.216-08:002010-03-05T07:42:10.216-08:00It turns out that methane in a landfill might not ...It turns out that methane in a landfill might not be all bad. A new type of landfill is coming on line known as a “Bioreactor landfill.” Bioreactor landfills are designed to enhance biodegradation and the capture of those gases. Since the 90’s, the federal government has mandated that landfill operators capture their biogases (LFG’s). Initially those operators were burning off gases, they’ve since discovered that there is value in those gases and have been using/selling them for the production of clean energy. Landfill operators of conventional landfills are able to capture around 70 percent of the gases produced. Bioreactor landfills will be much more efficient at manufacturing and capturing LFG’s. What an excellent use of our trash….turning it into clean energy.<br />Max<br />http:www.ensobottles.com<br />“Bottles for a Healthier Earth”Max @ENSOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02873402994155371382noreply@blogger.com