Reworld™ Hosts SUNY Old Westbury Students for Facility Tour

Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, recently hosted students and educators from SUNY Old Westbury for an exclusive tour of their state-of-the-art facility in Hempstead. This tour provided an in-depth look at the innovative waste-to-energy processes and sustainable practices that Reworld™ employs to manage and reduce waste on Long Island. Participants had the opportunity to see how a Thermomechanical Treatment Facility (TTF) operates, learning about the integration of waste-to-energy technology with other waste processing methods to create efficient waste ecosystems.

“Welcoming SUNY Old Westbury students and educators into our Hempstead facility was a great experience,” said Maureen Early, Lead Community Relations Specialist at Reworld™. “Reworld™ is focused on education and community engagement, and we hope that the tour was inspiring and helpful to the next generation of environmental leaders.”

During the tour, students and educators observed the entire waste process, from the collection and sorting of waste to its conversion into energy. They learned about the company’s commitment to sustainability through initiatives like ReDirect360™ (Zero Waste-to-Landfill), ReDrop™ (Wastewater Treatment), and ReCredit (Sustainable Carbon Offsets). The facility tour also highlighted the importance of metals recovery services, which recycle over 60,000 tons throughout their facilities on Long Island of ferrous and non-ferrous material each year which would be buried instead of recovered for recycling. This is the equivalent of 47,000 cars worth of steel and 290 million aluminum beverage cans.

Students were particularly impressed by the technological advancements in waste-to-energy processes and anaerobic digestion, which transforms organic waste into biogas for electricity, heat, or vehicle fuel. These cutting-edge technologies not only manage waste efficiently but also contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating renewable energy.

Reworld™ remains dedicated to fostering educational opportunities and community partnerships. By providing tours and educational resources, the company aims to raise awareness about sustainable waste practices and inspire future generations to contribute to environmental sustainability.

For more information about Reworld™ and their initiatives that support various community empowerment and environmental programs fostering positive change locally and globally, please visit www.reworldwaste.com.