Wastes to Fuels Technology Partnership (2021–2023)

The Waste to Fuels Technology (WTFT) Partnership is a collaboration between the Washington Department of Ecology, Washington State University (WSU), and the Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources (CSANR). The partnership accelerates the development and commercialization of next-generation organics processing technologies—including composting, anaerobic digestion, and pyrolysis—integrated with Washington’s organics recycling industry. Between 2021 and 2023, WTFT research and extension activities improved understanding of air emissions from compost facilities, developed emission control strategies, advanced solid waste-to-energy and materials recovery technologies, and educated diverse audiences on the use of organic soil amendments. These efforts contribute to implementing the state’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan and expanding opportunities to convert food and woody biomass into valuable, sustainable products.