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Professor Marco J. Castaldi speaks at Rice University Baker Institute Circularity Summit

Professor Marco J. Castaldi speaks at Rice University Baker Institute Circularity Summit Professor Marco J. Castaldi participated as a panelist at the Annual Sustainability Summit, Innovations and Collaborations in Circularity & Supply Chain Resilience, hosted by the Rice University Baker Institute for Public Policy. The panel focused on advanced recycling and brought together speakers from academia, industry,…

EEC|CCNY Submits Comments on DSNY’s Draft Solid Waste Management Plan 2026

EEC|CCNY Submits Comments on DSNY’s Draft Solid Waste Management Plan 2026 The Earth Engineering Center of The City College of New York (EEC|CCNY) has submitted formal comments to the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) on its Draft Solid Waste Management Plan 2026 (SWMP26). In its comment, EEC highlights opportunities to strengthen the plan’s…

Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Energy Studies Publishes Issue Brief on Chemical Recycling

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…

Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Energy Studies Podcast Features EEC Director Professor Marco J. Castaldi on the Future of Advanced Recycling

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

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…

Waste-to-Energy in Baltimore: A Divisive Solution

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 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…