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Can Waste-to-Energy Projects Make A Difference?

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According to the Waste Management Association of Malaysia, at the present rate the country risks running out of space for landfills by 2050. Waste-to-energy plants are being proposed as one solution to reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills - but these aren’t without controversies. We discuss the benefits and risks of waste-to-energy projects with waste management specialist Dr. Theng Lee Chong. People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by UMW Toyota. Image credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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