According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the process of managing municipal solid waste (MSW), with separate treatment for recyclable materials, is net-negative in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when compared to landfilling. Specifically, there is an additional savings of about 1 tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) per Read more…
Waste-to-energy (WtE) conversion technologies offer a multifaceted approach towards managing waste and producing energy, two issues at the forefront of the global sustainable development agenda. Understanding these technologies is essential for countries, industries, and stakeholders seeking to transform their waste management systems and transition towards cleaner, renewable energy sources. Thermal Read more…
“It’s only when you waste that you want.” – African Proverb Waste to Energy: An Essential Step Towards Decarbonization The concept of Waste to Energy (WtE) can be succinctly summarized as the process of converting an unwanted substance into a needed one. A crucial component of the global energy transition Read more…
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is an authoritative entity that assembles and assesses the science of climate change. Boasting an international legion of contributors, the IPCC has over 234 scientists from 66 nations lending their expertise. This international collective of scientists meticulously reviews thousands of scientific documents annually, Read more…
“Design innovation is transforming buildings, making them smarter, greener and more beautiful,” a belief we at Firstgreen Consulting stand by. Understanding the Design OP Jindal University campus at Sonepat, Haryana, is a shining example of this belief. It uses a blend of steel structures and 6-inch thick precast concrete slabs Read more…
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” – Steve Jobs A revolutionary paradigm shift is on the horizon in the sphere of architectural design and construction. One such groundbreaking example is the structural design of the OP Jindal University campus at Read more…
“The OPIS benchmark assessment for modules from China, the Chinese Module Marker (CMM), fell for a third consecutive week, notching downward to $0.196 per Watt peak (wp). This week, upstream prices in China weakened even more dramatically than previously and overseas demand for modules remains muted, two factors that industry Read more…
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” – Native American Proverb The Escalating Challenge of Solid Waste: A Worldwide Concern Recent years have witnessed a stark escalation in the generation of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) on a global scale. In 2023, the Read more…
“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.” – Edmund Burke The Rising Tide of Solid Waste: A Global Problem In recent years, the generation of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has seen a dramatic increase on a global scale. In 2016, Read more…
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw The Past, Present, and Future of Thermal Waste Treatment Historically, thermal waste treatment facilities have faced numerous challenges that shaped their development. High capital and operating costs, objections from communities, and Read more…