SXSW 2025

Solving the Global Waste Management Crisis

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The World Bank forecasts waste generation to reach 3.4B tonnes by 2050, underscoring the critical need for effective waste management. The waste crisis worsens due to rapid population growth and economic development, overwhelming current waste disposal methods that are inadequate solutions. In unison, countries are striving for energy security – a waste-to-energy solution is an answer. Discover pioneering circular waste mgmt strategies that maximize the value of by-products such as methane-rich gas, mitigating environmental impacts while supporting local sustainability and energy independence.


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Takeaways

  1. Learn about catalytic hydrothermal gasification that converts a range of waste streams into reusable resources in a sustainable and cost-efficient way
  2. Hear a viable waste-to-energy solution that can enable energy security and independence while extracting valuable minerals for use as fertilizer.
  3. The process produces natural gas that can be directly injected into a network and recovers wastewater that has been void of viruses/bacteria and PFAS

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Organizer

Sarah Kaiser, Communications Manager, Montrose Environmental Group


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  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Climate & Sustainability
  • Track 2
  • Level: Advanced


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