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Biomass

Energy in the News

Composition of Urban Garbage

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Waste Generation Rates over Time

Changes in Disposal Methods

Energetics of Recycling and Substitution

Biodegradability

Waste to Energy Plant

Metal in Incinerator Ash

Recycling Trivia

Fly Ash Dump in Korba India (from power plant)

Fly Ash Dump in Badarpur, India

Secure Landfill

Percent Trash Disposal in Landfills

Biomass Production vs Energy Use

Biomass to Fuel Conversions

Methods of Biomass to Energy Conversion

Anaerobic Digester

Optimum Operating Temperature

Cellulose High Solids Fermenter

Energy Used to Grow vs Food Energy

Energy Contributions to Bread Loaf

Energy in Biomass

Sugar Cane

Bagasse to Methane Plant: Hilo, HI

Hemp Plants

Four Year Old Eucalyptus: Hawaii

Plants as Sources of Petroleum Like Substances

Plastics Made from Pyrolysis Oil (Wood Chip Waste)

Low Cost, Efficient Woodstoves

Comparable Efficiency Values

Rocket Stove vs Three Stone Fire

Rocket Stove

Addition of Haybox

Air Tight Stove

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