ALBANY, La. (TWILA) — A Louisiana company is finding new uses for wood waste by converting it into renewable energy and agricultural nutrients.
Waste to Energy Systems uses a process called gasification to turn wood chips and dust into gases that generate heat and electricity. The process also recovers carbon and minerals that can be used as activated charcoal.
The company has received grant funding and continues refining its technology, which founder Richard Woods hopes will offer both environmental and economic benefits.
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