Methane gas from Three Rivers landfill will power Kimberly-Clark plant (SC)

[jpak]

http://www.thetandd.com/articles/2008/03/08/news/12994757.txt

In light of all the news on global warming, businesses and industries across South Carolina are “going green” with the creation of more environmentally friendly operations.

In perhaps no other sector are environmental concerns more heightened than in the landfill business. The Aiken-based Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority is no exception.

The TRSWA on Feb. 29 began taking landfill methane gas about 15.8 miles through a pipeline from the landfill site in Jackson to Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s manufacturing facility in Beech Island, where it will be used to produce steam. The plant produces well-known brands such as Kleenex facial tissue, Huggies diapers and Pull-Ups training pants.

Officials broke ground on the $13 million project in the fall of 2007. It is expected to go online April 1. The project was funded through municipal bonds.

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[kestrel91316]

1. I'd prefer that landfill gas be used to produce electricity for

the homes in the communities that presumably generated the trash. As opposed to being a form of corporate welfare that helps Kimberly Clark be more profitable. But that's just me.