The Japanese have been trying to implement a method of converting refuse organic waste into usable fuel for some time now, but have encountered formidable barriers in their path. Their refuse-derived fuel (RDF) is produced from raw garbage, an adhesive, and lime in pellet form. However, the heat output of the RDF is very low compared [...]
It doesn’t happen often, so we should celebrate when the mainstream media praises a waste fuel program. This Tulsa World article includes some very positive statements about the Lafarge tire burning program at the Tulsa plant, and avoids the FUD that normally accompanies such an article (only to provide “balance” of course!) They even make a [...]