Waste to electricity a win-win situation, says EPA

LARGE towns could solve electricity pollution problems, protect groundwater and save farmers a fortune by investing €4 million in a novel waste system.

That's according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which yesterday launched an innovative organic farm and food waste processing system that can generate environmentally friendly electricity.

"This is a win-win solution for many of the agricultural, energy and environmental challenges currently facing Ireland," EPA economist Dr John Curtis said.