GASIFICATION

Jun 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning Plastic Waste into Fuel: A New Way to Handle Trash

Every year, countries produce more plastic than they can recycle. Much of this extra plastic ends up buried underground or floating in oceans, creating long-term pollution problems. Researchers are now testing a method that could turn this waste into useful energy. Instead of burning plastic or toss

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Oct 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Edmonds' Failed Poop Project: What Went Wrong?

Edmonds' big plan to turn sewage into energy has turned into a smelly mess. The city spent a lot of money on a new system called gasification. This was supposed to replace an old incinerator. But it hasn't worked out as planned. The system was supposed to destroy harmful chemicals and make energy. I

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