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business2 hours ago•12 min saved

Coffee Grounds Turned into Fire Logs: Bio-bean’s Circular-Burn Venture That Didn’t Last

Bio-bean turned used coffee grounds into Coffee Logs, marketing them as burning 20% hotter and longer than kiln-dried wood and claiming ~80% lower emissions vs landfill. Independent testers found moisture around 10% and burn performance generally on par with kiln-dried wood, with the 20% hotter claim appearing marketing-driven. The venture struggled financially after a 2023 plant fire and rising costs, went into administration, and its branded logs stopped production after assets were sold to Envar Composting; remaining stock is aging. Still, the idea of diverting waste coffee grounds into fuel illustrates a circular-economy approach, even if the product didn’t scale.

via Space Daily|

#bio-bean #business #circular-economy

environment2 years ago•7 min saved

"Health Concerns Rise as Florida's Trash Burning Increases"

As Florida's population continues to grow, the state is facing challenges in managing its increasing waste. To address this issue, officials in Tampa and Pasco County are turning to waste-to-energy facilities, which burn trash to generate electricity. However, residents have raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with these facilities. While waste-to-energy technology has improved over the years, emissions from these plants still contain noxious chemicals. Lawsuits have been filed against the operator of a waste-to-energy facility in Miami-Dade County, and the EPA has launched a civil rights probe into whether state environmental regulators knowingly harmed the health of marginalized communities living near waste incinerators. Despite the concerns, Florida's fast-growing population has led to an increase in waste volumes, prompting plans for new waste-to-energy facilities in the state.

via AOL|

#environment #florida #health-concerns

environment2 years ago•7 min saved

Florida's Trash Burning Boom: A Growing Health Concern for Locals

Tampa's rapid population growth has led to an increase in garbage, prompting officials to approve a $540 million plan to expand a waste-to-energy facility in Pasco County. The expansion will add a fourth boiler to the facility, increasing its capacity by 50% and generating more power for the electric grid. Waste-to-energy facilities have improved their technology over the years, but concerns over health risks and environmental pollution persist. Residents near incinerators have reported health issues, and lawsuits have been filed against waste management companies. Despite the controversy, waste-to-energy plants are seen as a necessary solution in Florida, where landfill space is limited and expensive.

via NBC News|

#environment #environmental-concerns #garbage-incineration

environment3 years ago•5 min saved

Mysterious Purple Vapor Engulfs Maine's Ecomaine Waste Plant

Purple-pink smoke has been observed rising from the stacks at Ecomaine, a waste-to-energy plant in Maine, for the second consecutive day. The vapor, caused by a larger than normal amount of iodine in the waste stream, was resolved within two and a half hours. While vaporized iodine can pose health risks if directly inhaled, it is unlikely that anyone had direct exposure due to the short duration of the incident. Maine's Department of Environmental Protection is investigating the root cause, potential health and environmental impacts, and working to prevent similar events in the future.

via WMTW Portland|

#ecomaine #environment #investigation