April 2016 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 04/27/2016
March 2016 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 03/31/2016
February 2016 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 02/27/2016
January 2016 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 01/30/2016
December 2015 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 12/31/2015
November 2015 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 11/28/2015
September 2015 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 09/30/2015
July 2015 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 07/31/2015
March 2015 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 03/31/2015
January 2015 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 01/30/2015
December 2014 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 12/31/2014
November 2014 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 11/30/2014
September 2014 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 09/29/2014
August 2014 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 08/29/2014
July 2014 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 07/31/2014
April 2014 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 04/30/2014
January 2014 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 01/31/2014
December 2013 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 12/31/2013
November 2013 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 11/30/2013
October 2013 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 10/31/2013
August 2013 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 08/31/2013
March 2013 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 03/29/2013
December 2012 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 12/31/2012
September 2012 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 09/29/2012
August 2012 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: 08/31/2012
June 2012 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last update: June 30, 2012
April 2012 news and other matters on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery. Last updated 04/30/2012.
August 4, 2014 Newsletter Volume IV, Issue 31. Is "Waste to Energy" just incineration or does it include other forms of thermal waste conversion such as gasification, pyrolysis, plasma...
May 7, 2012 Newsletter Volume II, Issue 19
Let's consider some of the most common characteristics for industrial application of waste / biomass-fueled, small-scale distributed systems for generation of combined heating, cooling, power and/or other commodities.
May 29, 2012 Newsletter Volume II, Issue 22. In a stunning example of poor form last week, CalRecycle's new director caved to the demands of the vocal minority, countermanded determinations of her own Chief Counsel and rescinded her department's recognition of the Plasco Salinas Valley Project as an alternative waste management pathway in compliance with current regulation and law.
June 11, 2012 Newsletter Volume II, Issue 24
When we "Recycle", we divert something headed for disposal and put that something back into the mainstream of useful goods. We think that is what happens, when we put recognizable thingies in the blue recycling bin instead of the black trash can. There! I've Recycled! Not so fast there, folks.
June 18, 2012 Newsletter Volume II, Issue 25 We do so much magic and so much harm with words. We've been taught that "disposal" is the act of tossing things away, and that certainly is the case if we toss that something along the roadside, or into a hole or burn-barrel in our back yard.
June 25, 2012 Newsletter Volume II, Issue 26. Assembly Bill 341 mandates Commercial Waste Recycling starting on or after July 1. If all we do is require Business to "arrange for recycling services" and don't attend to what happens next, perhaps we should call the program, "Mandatory Commercial Separation."
July 23, 2012 Newsletter Volume II, Issue 30
What is "Post-Recycling Residual," what's left, and why, and aren't there clean ways to make use of THAT, instead of just dumping it?
August 6, 2012 Newsletter Volume II, Issue 32. So here's how businesses can turn this new rat's nest of Climate Control regulations to their advantage.
August 13, 2012 Newsletter Volume II, Issue 33. Why pay to protect oil Over There, when we can develop it over here? Why hog-tie US security to those who'd just as soon hold us hostage? The only way home-grown fuels are more expensive is if we don't count the real cost of OPEC blood-for-oil.
August 20, 2012 Newsletter Volume II, Issue 34. My favorite organic waste converters are called Hermetia illucens, also known as Black Soldier Flies. They are naturally occurring just about everywhere summers get over freezing and winters stay above maybe10 below.
TERU Focus Report on the Interagency Forest Working Group's trip to the south end of the Lake Tahoe Basin for "What We've Learned" discussions walking through the devastated area of the Angora Fire of 2007. 10/15/2010
Previous Articles by Michael Theroux archived on Teru Talk on waste conversion to renewable energy, biofuels and other bioproducts for resource recovery.
Discussion of the difference between "dirty" incineration and "clean" conversion, a bright line not yet clearly defined in laymen’s terms and therefore not commonly accepted, by Michael Theroux.
This site is intended to Incite Dialogue about all matters related to Waste Conversion for Resource Recovery. Please join me.
Michael Theroux
What People are Saying about Teru Talk:
"Teru Talk has become invaluable to me in keeping up with waste conversion issues. You are absolutely current and that is so important to explain and to understand this industry." David Roberti - President BioEnergy Producers Association
"I enjoy your e-newsletters – I read them religiously! Thank you for doing such a good job of helping spread the word about anaerobic digesters." Melissa VanOrnum - Marketing Manager DVO, Inc
"I have been having a look at your web page and I believe you are carrying out an incredible task in the field." Dr. Frédéric Ratel -Responsable de Propietat Industrial Institut Català d’Investigació Química (ICIQ)
"I've been impressed with the growth of Teru Talk as a resource for information regarding conversion technologies. It's a needed resource given the current pace of conversion technology development and interest." Coby Skye - Civil Engineer Los Angeles County DPW
"Thanks for all the good things you're doing at Teru Talk! Your blog presents a spot-on analysis, and is helping to shed a bright light on the folks who have crossed the line one too many times." Dr. Kay Martin - Vice President Bioenergy Producers Association
"I just wanted to take a minute to say how very much I appreciate the tenacity with which you keep us all updated and watching along the horizon with you." Tim o'Shea - CEO CleanFish, Inc
"I've looked through your site, Terutalk - What a great resource. Your action items and due dates are particularly helpful." Su Anne Huang - Market Manager, Landfills FlexEnergy, Inc
"Thanks for putting it in writing…. excellent blog and website my friend. Thanks for doing what you are doing." Chuck Collins - CEO Cascade Power Group LLC
"Teru Talk is really terrific. I read it assiduously, learning something every time." Paul Relis - Senior VP CR&R Waste & Recycling Services
Twitter
Facebook
