Go Green-Turning Trash into Renewable Energy

Discover how ordinary household waste is converted into energy at an eco-friendly facility in the Suffolk countryside. In essence, the trash is incinerated and the energy from that combustion is used to generate electricity and heat for the community. Besides reducing greenhouse gases and the amount of waste that ends up in the local landfills, the process helps to preserve the environment by burning rubbish that can’t be recycled. Since the facility opened in 2014, the area’s carbon dioxide emissions have fallen dramatically, air quality has greatly improved, and energy has become more affordable than ever. After touring the facility to learn the particulars of the process, you will delve deeper into the benefits of renewable energy in the visitor center. Even the building set new architectural standards for waste-to-energy facilities. As you will see, it blends harmoniously into the beautiful Suffolk landscape and creates a balance between nature and industrial architecture.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how trash that can’t be recycled can generate energy for the local community.
• Discover the environmental and economic benefits of creating energy from ordinary waste.
• Recognize the innovative architecture that sets new standards for waste facilities.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.