WtERT® – Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology

The Global Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council (WtERT®) is a leading non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing the best available technologies for recovering materials and energy from residual non-recyclable waste globally. 

Founded by Columbia University's Earth Engineering Center, WtERT® serves as a unique consortium that bridges industry and academia, fostering collaboration among engineers, policymakers, and scientists across 30 countries. WtERT® is committed to enhancing the economic viability and environmental performance of waste-to-energy technologies while disseminating valuable research findings to the public.

The WtERT website contains thousands of technical papers and is considered as one of the best sources of information on the subject of sustainable waste management.