Five Green Projects in New Orleans
New Orleans is in the spotlight these days with the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina this past weekend. As a resident of New Orleans during this life changing time, it is important for this blogger to shed a positive
Be Green: Eat the Ugly Produce
At Waste to Energy Systems, we are constantly looking for ways to be green and sustainable no matter how big or small the change. Sometimes it is the simplest change that can make a big impact! A recent one popular
Famous Landmarks Get a Green Makeover
Landmarks have always played a key role in a city's economics because they draw tourists, which in most cities like Paris, Rome, and London plays a huge part in their yearly income. However, the unexpected cost of keeping these landmarks
Could Gasification Save the Environment?
As the population grows, so will our need for waste management. The current situation in the US alone may be surprising to most people. Americans generate 250 million tons of garbage a year, and some reports show over 400 million tons
Part 2: Renewable Energy Enters the Limelight in Upcoming Presidential Campaign
A continuation of the Guardian's article "Is Hillary Clinton's ambitious solar energy goal for the US workable?". We pick up again in the article with the second goal in the plan. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Clinton noted that further federal
Renewable Energy Enters the Limelight in Upcoming Presidential Campaign
The Presidential Campaigns are upon us and one of the first big issues is the environment and renewable energy. The Waste to Energy Systems team is proud to be a part of the environmental movement and excited that it is
Climate Change and the Unexpected Impact on Health and Healthcare Costs
If we stop and think about the connection between health and pollution, it raises the question "Could preventing climate change have a huge impact on global health costs?" It is a different perspective than most would take on the reason
Largest Renewable Energy Projects in the World
Every renewable energy project is just as important as the next when it comes to changing the world's view on its energy sources. But in this blog, the Waste to Energy Systems team wanted to recognize the amazing projects that make
Wildfires: An Increasing Sign of Climate Change?
With wildfires rampaging across parts of Alaska, British Columbia and California, we have to stop and truly ask ourselves if this is a huge red flag for climate change. So far this year, 4.4 million acres in Alaska alone have
Eleven Reasons Why Sustainable Farming is Necessary
A key industry that can make a big difference in conserving the environment is farming. Currently, industrial farming or factory farming is the mainstay. An industrial farm is a large, industrial operation that raises large numbers of animals for food. Over 99%