Skip to main content

Solving the Solid Waste Dilemma

The threat to our environment and life in general has substantially increased over the years. We cannot deny the fact that industrialization is the major cause of this problem because of increased in production. Many studies have been made on how to dispose both residential and industrial wastes and some of these are proven successful while the others are still harmful to the environment. The most popular method is recycling. However, not all of these solid wastes are recyclable thus the rest ends up on landfills. This is another problem which the government needs to think about since solid wastes on landfills take years before they decomposed.

The perfect solution

Nowadays, a lot of technologies are emerging on how to get rid of these solid wastes. Green technologies for example soared from the past few years giving the tempting by-products and investments opportunities. The most popular green technology being used is the biosphere gasification technology. It is a process wherein wastes are entered into biosphere chamber to begin the thermal transformation and derive a clean combustible gas or referred as syngas. This syngas is then used to produce electricity in a combined cycle gas/steam turbine. Then the heat generated by the process can be used to produce electricity, superheat steam, heat boiler feed water and distil/desalinate seawater.

With the biosphere technology itself, the solid wastes dilemma wouldn’t be a problem at all. Instead, it would help every country supply the increasing demand for energy which we all need for development.

All out for zero waste community

Unlike other standard gasification processes, the biosphere technology does not pollute our environment. It recycles all materials in a way that does not harm human health and our environment. The process is done in a limited-oxygen environment which limits atmospheric emissions. Many countries have already considered using this technology to solve their problems on  solid wastes and energy supply .

Take a stand. Join the zero waste campaign while we still have the time. If you have other green suggestions  onward to zero waste community, feel free to include them below. :)


Labels:

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Interesting! I agree with you, we should take a stand...take action to save the environment

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Importance of MRF – Material Recycling Facility

What is MRF? MRF or Material Recycling Facility also known as Material Recovery Facility integrates conveyors system which is used for material recovery or recycling. It has sorting machinery wherein it divides recyclables according to end marketable usage. Normally, there are two different types of MRF, the clean and dirty MRF’s. Significance of MRF As we know it, recycling is one method of conserving our natural environment. And MRF systems play an important role in doing the method of recycling in a large scale basis. As an essential component of innovative waste management system by means of recycling, MRF greatly helps in conserving the environment. It lessens the extraction of our natural resources thus creating a more sustainable way of manufacturing new products. Aside from that is decreases the amount of waste materials in our community thus prevents the spread of environmental contaminants that may also bring dangers in human health. MRF also offers high processin...
Post a Comment
Read more

Benefits of Mangrove Planting

Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees that grow in tropical and subtropical seashores. These areas are hard-hitting places for plants to grow. Mangroves can thrive in salty water and survive in harsh conditions because of their strong roots that can filter the salinity of the sea and only consume the fresh water it needs. Aside from its ability to stand against the salty water of the sea, Mangrove is also well known to contribute to the overall health of the coastal area by providing food, shelter and environmental protection for marine organisms, nest dwellers and even humans living near seashores. This family of shrubs traps and rotates different elements, chemicals, and minerals. Their roots acts as block and provide environmental protection for some various marine organism such as fish and seashells. They also provide food for various marine species such as oyster, shrimp, tarpon, jack, and snook. Not only the marine organisms benefit in mangroves, but their branches also serve...
2 comments
Read more

Environmentalists to P-Noy: End the Coal Burning in the Philippines

Environmentalists urge Pres.Aquino's administration to make immediate resolution on stopping the power coal plants in the country. The fact remains that coal burning causes adverse effects to our environment and human health. Some of the problems brought by coal burning include smog, acid rain, global warming and air pollution. Moreover, the dangers of coal burning have gone too far by affecting the public health of many Filipinos particularly in the areas where coal-fired power plants are located. Only recently, some residents in Barangay Ingore La Paz, Iloilo have been hospitalized after inhaling fumes from the plant. Good thing many organizations are now supporting the house resolution filed regarding the moratorium on the construction of new coal-fired power plants in the country. The said resolution is a response to Aquino administration’s push for coal power plants. Administration of Pres. Aquino has allowed another two new coal power plants in Iloilo city and Cebu provi...
1 comment
Read more