Comments on: Zero Waste Plasmagasification

By: Caleb Tan

Caleb Tan — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:15:47 +0000

I wonder how much electricity it takes to get temperatures up to 10,000 Celsius. But they claim to be able to generate 1.2 MWh of net power from a tonne of waste. Being able to generate that much power whilst getting rid of waste at the same time is really impressive. Now it’s just a matter of convincing the local municipals to get one of these power plants. Hopefully politics won’t get in the way.

By: Micah Johnston

Micah Johnston — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:08:59 +0000

This is amazing! We manufacture all these products then dispose of them later. I guess we really never finished the cycle of matter. Now, we can decompose the matter back to its’ original form, but with the advantage of producing energy for us to use. I remember a report done years ago of the landfill problem (granted that landfills probably have always been a problem since its conception). This seems to be one of the best beneficial new technology that mankind has ever created as far as the environment goes. I can’t remember which group was assigned this certain company, but had a similar function in dealing with waste.

By: Felipe Burneo

Felipe Burneo — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:02:40 +0000

It’s very interesting how they decided to take one of the principles of chemistry (physics as well if we go deep behind it) that says that matter is never created nor destroyed, but merely transformed from one form to another.

If they really develop the technology capable of transforming any type of waste (biodegradable or not) into something useful the computer companies (actually the environmental division of them) will be so thankful as they have been trying to find out ways to handle with all the electronic waste that every year is becoming larger and larger.

Very interesting thing they have going on. Hopefully this technology will keep on becoming better, more affordable so that everybody can benefit of it (and I am referring to poor countries as well).

By: Lauren Withers

Lauren Withers — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:24:40 +0000

I have not heard much about this kind of technology but it sounds like a good idea. I hope it works because it would be really nice to see landfills extinct.

By: Jongho James Lee

Jongho James Lee — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:20:34 +0000

I think this technology is effect because first it is environmentally friendly. Aside from disposing of newly-produced garbage, the system can also be used to dispose of accumulated landfill garbage so land reclamation is entirely possible. Another application planned is using the syngas as a base for producing hydrogen in commercial quantities, which will be used as fuel for hydrogen-powered vehicles.

By: Stach Hazzard

Stach Hazzard — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:53:29 +0000

Another way to save the environment. Sounds cool!! I don’t like the smell of landfills and would like to see them totally gone. Hope it works!

By: Vincent Witzel

Vincent Witzel — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:47:56 +0000

I always find it so annoying when I see shows like this on Discovery, Nat Geo, or the Science channel, am completely “wowed” by the idea, and then it seems to never materialize. Maybe I’m just impatient, but it always seems like these ideas never receive the attention and governmental support that they deserve to make them wide-spread and appear in the wider media. This is another one of those fascinating ideas, which also appears to be entirely scalable. Question is: how much will it cost a city to implement? Based on the statistics that were provided, I have a feeling the break-even point should not be difficult to reach in a short amount of time by any means! Let’s hope this idea gets the attention it deserves and cities all around the world jump on it…!

By: Sikhanysiwe Nkala

Sikhanysiwe Nkala — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:43:49 +0000

Amazing!! It’s interesting how people didn’t do this a long time ago. They are going to grow very fast, especially with the going green trend. One of the companies we presented on had a similar way of doing things but they still caused some pollution.

By: Nigel Wylie

Nigel Wylie — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:43:54 +0000

I’ve heard of syngas that is transported and burned in a engine to create electricity, but nothing that has plasma. Its amazing how their is no burning or emissions except the slag. Now to place one in every city and create profitable energy plants on top of old landfills.

By: Katie Robinson

Katie Robinson — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:24:17 +0000

This is a neat thing, its cool to hear that they are working ways to get rid of the waste people use. I hope that the technology keeps growing and we are able to get the waste rid of.