The leading research organization in the field of waste-to-energy technologies
The Global Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council – WtERT® brings together engineers, scientists and managers from universities and industry in several countries.
International network – Our network spans over 30 countries around the globe.
Academic & Industry Partners – We bring together academia, industry and government agencies interested in advancing sustainable waste management.
Focus on Innovation & Research – WtERT® has published hundreds of papers, books and theses on many aspects of sustainable energy and sustainable waste management.
OUR VALUES
The mission of WtERT® is to identify and advance the best available waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies for the recovery of energy or fuels from municipal solid waste and other industrial, agricultural, and forestry residues.
To conduct extensive scientific research on all aspects of solid waste management technologies and to disseminate this information through its publications, the WtERT® Web, and annual meetings.
The goal of WtERT® member organizations is to increase resource recovery from used products and minimize the environmental impact of waste disposal worldwide.
WtERT’s guiding principle is that sustainable waste management must be based on science and best available technology, not on what may seem inexpensive today but may be very costly in the near future.
WtE+X Knowledge Alliance
The WtE+x Knowledge Alliance is a strategic partnership that brings together leading organizations in waste management, energy, academia, and sustainability. Our mission is to accelerate the global adoption of WtE technologies, focusing on reducing methane emissions, diverting waste from landfills, combating misinformation, and supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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Learning Resources
WtERT’s digital resources provides a variety of content including journals, ebooks and papers on the topics of waste-to-energy. Find more…
Latest News, Research, and Publications
Most recent publications by WtERT-affiliated researchers, student theses, and news related to sustainable waste management and the work of WtERT.
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SOFOS Search Engine
The most comprehensive on line database under the auspices of the WtERT® and the Earth Engineering Center of Columbia University.
SOFOS contains numerous publications and dissertations regarding advancing Sustainable Waste Management.
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WtERT Decision Support System (DSS), is an open source web infrastructure developed by WtERT Germany GmbH, that provides essential solutions for sustainable waste management and provides a database pooling of experience of WtERT® members and international community of experts, professionals and industries.
Learn more at: www.wtert.net