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.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2005 - 00:00
Mary Dundon

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.

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