Energy and Waste Connections

Energy use is closely tied to sound waste management practices. Consider:

• Companies that improve energy efficiency practices also decrease waste streams, and vise versa.
  
  
• Recycled products take significantly less energy to produce than those made from virgin ore materials. For example, recycling one soda can saves the equivalent amount of energy as filling that can half-full with motor oil.
  
  
• Waste materials can serve as potential energy resources. Methane from decomposing garbage and wood waste are both viable energy sources.
  • Wood-to-Energy: Iowa Wood By-Products Workshop Presentations - June 7, 2006
    • Presentation 1: Air Quality,*.pdf
    • Presentation 2: Wood Management,*.pdf
    • Presentation 3: Wood Resources,*.pdf
    • Presentation 4: Wood Energy Markets,*.pdf
    • Presentation 5: Displacement,*.pdf
    • Presentation 6: Fuel King Pellets,*.pdf
    • Presentation 7: Municipal Utilities,*.pdf
    • Presentation 8: State Facilities,*.pdf
    • Presentation 9: Funding Opportunities,*.pdf

The Energy and Waste Management Bureau at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is here to provide expertise and assistance to help you improve the environment and create save money in your home or business. For more information or advice, go to:

• DNR Waste Management Web Site
• Energy and Waste Management Staff Directory, *.pdf file