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DATE: 17 OCTOBER 2007
Energy Strategy Could Lead To Power Generated From Household Rubbish
“The Governments latest Energy Strategy could be helped by generating power from household rubbish using an
environmentally developed technology, rather than throwing it into landfills” says Wastesaver NZ Chief Executive John
Fistonich.
The environmentally responsible waste technology developed over the last 20 years, will turn household rubbish into
electricity explains Mr Fistonich.
“A Wastesaver plant processing 500 tonnes of household rubbish per day can generate up to 15 megawatt hours of
electricity to households, without causing any pollution to the atmosphere”
Mr Fistonich says Wastesaver is close to announcing a deal with at least one Council in New Zealand, which will see
household rubbish turned into electricity in an environmentally responsible manner in addition to creating new local
jobs.
Mr Fistonich believes that Wastesaver Plants installed in New Zealand will make a useful contribution to New Zealand’s
electricity supply as well as dealing with household rubbish in an environmentally responsible manner. A Wastesaver
plant would be considered to be a base load station, providing a continuous power supply.
“The process reduces waste volumes by up to 90% and recovers all available recyclables. It is in line with the
Governments zero waste policy and the New Zealand Energy Strategy and is a truly long term solution to a sustainable New
Zealand”.
Mr Fistonich believes it is a cost effective, reliable and environmentally friendly alternative to landfilling or
incineration and reduces the amount of waste requiring land fill by up to 90%.
“That’s a massive change for the positive for New Zealand’s environment and maintaining our international reputation of
being clean and green” says Mr Fistonich.
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