A Washington-based company called Green Power claims it can turn household waste and medical waste into diesel for US$0.52-0.58/gallon.
According to FarmOnline the company thrilled spectators with a demonstration in Washington on 26th July witnessed by government officials, oil refinery, corporate and other representatives using a process called catalytic depolymerization.
Is this a new or improved technology or just a variation of what is already happening in Philadelphia where Changing World Technologies (CWT) have a pilot plant?
What are the limitations and opportunties from this technology?
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.