Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Energy Studies Publishes Issue Brief on Chemical Recycling A recent white paper on chemical recycling was issued by Rice University. In it, Rachel Meidl, Fellow in Energy and Sustainability outlines several issues pertinent to the suite of technologies, from commercialization to the waste hierarchy. The report can be…
New Video Posted: Chemical Recycling – More Pollution? Or a Sustainability Solution for Plastic? The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has released a panel discussion exploring the promise and controversy of chemical recycling in addressing the global plastic waste crisis. The event brings together experts from industry, policy, and academia, including Professor Marco J. Castaldi, Director…
Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Energy Studies Podcast Features EEC Director Professor Marco J. Castaldi on the Future of Advanced Recycling The Baker Institute’s ‘The Energy Forum’ podcast dives deep into a promising response to plastic waste: advanced recycling (also known as chemical or molecular recycling). This two-part series, hosted by Rachel A.…
Comment Submitted to U.S. EPA on Proposed Revisions to Emission Standards for Large Municipal Waste Combustors On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) closed the public comment period for its proposed rule titled “Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Large Municipal Waste Combustors Voluntary Remand…
EEC Director Professor Marco J. Castaldi participates in webinar panel which asks important questions about waste and sustainability The non-profit organization, be Waste Wise (bWW) recently featured a panel of scientific experts on waste and sustainability to discuss pressing issues on decarbonization. Energy from waste was the topic around which important questions were explored, including:What…
Waste-to-Energy in Baltimore: A Divisive Solution A recent article1 explored the ongoing debate surrounding the Baltimore WIN Waste waste-to-energy (WtE) facility, revealing a city divided on how best to manage its waste. As part of its “Less Waste, Better Baltimore” Master Plan report from July 20202 , the city has set ambitious goals to improve…
WtERT Becomes a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-Accredited Organization WtERT® has received accreditation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This milestone further strengthens our commitment to advancing sustainable WtE solutions globally. WtERT-USA, officially recognized as EEC|CCNY, celebrates this important milestone in the global push for sustainable waste management solutions. We look forward to continuing…