{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Powering the Process ℠","title":"Waste-to-Energy: Transforming Today’s Trash into Tomorrow’s Power","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":989,"description":"What if the garbage we throw away every day could power our homes tomorrow?In this episode of Powering the Process, host Jen Little sits down with Ashley Doyal, Vice President of the South Region and Central & South America at ProcessBarron, to explore the role of waste-to-energy in modern industrial manufacturing.Ashley breaks down how waste-to-energy plants convert everyday household garbage into usable electricity, reduce landfill dependency, and help municipalities manage waste more sustainably. The conversation dives into plant operations, environmental regulations, air pollution control systems, and the engineering solutions that keep these facilities running efficiently.With the U.S. producing more waste than any other country, waste-to-energy is becoming a critical part of the circular economy. This episode explains why and how ProcessBarron is helping lead the way.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What waste-to-energy is and how it worksHow waste-to-energy reduces landfill use and greenhouse gas emissionsCommon misconceptions about emissions and environmental impactThe role of air handling, ash handling, and pollution control systemsWhy waste-to-energy plants are heavily regulated and closely monitoredHow ProcessBarron supports waste-to-energy facilities through engineering and maintenanceThe future of waste-to-energy and its role in the circular economyFeatured GuestAshley Doyal Vice President – South Region & Central and South America ProcessBarronWith nearly 32 years at ProcessBarron, Ashley brings deep experience in waste-to-energy systems, air pollution control, and large-scale industrial plant operations.About the PodcastPowering the Process is a podcast by ProcessBarron that explores the systems, equipment, and strategies behind industrial manufacturing. Each episode delivers practical insights from industry experts to help plants run safer, cleaner, and more efficiently.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wqJB2l1RVpYGQ1Ab9a21C6Gpj3RPpiMAKocM0dMTGNM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNjdk/MDA4MTYxNWU3MzQ3/ZmNmMWQ4YzFjNmM4/ZDBiMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}