When something is finished with or broken, we recycle it or throw it away. It suddenly becomes a waste, with no apparent value any more and you end up paying to dispose of it. But in fact it can begin a new life. Today we can turn waste into electricity, heat and useable materials. How did we get there and what challenges do we face? Much of the technology to make this possible has originated and taken place in Europe. This paper will focus on the evolution of waste incineration in Germany as compared to the United States. A look back at how waste was disposed of helps establish a perspective on today’s methodologies.
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