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Waste-to-Energy Conversion

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Waste-to-energy conversion is a process that involves converting solid waste materials into usable forms of energy like electricity or heat. This helps reduce landfill space while generating renewable energy.

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