WCTA Breakfast: Turning Waste into Energy

Philipp Schmidt-Pathmann (CEO and Founder, WRSI Consulting Group) and Damon M.K. Taam (System Contract Manager, Spokane Regional Solid Waste System).  Moderated by David Allen of McKinstry.  October 5, 7:30-9:00 am.  Philipp and Damon used real life examples, drew comparisons, and identified job potential that a revised waste management infrastructure presents.

Philipp Schmidt-Pathmann, CEO and Founder of WRSI Consulting Group, presented an overview of the waste industry and talked about the economic opportunity that a revised/modernized solid waste management infrastructure presents for Washington and the Pacific Northwest.  Philipp’s presentation is here.

Video of Philipp with the slides imbedded, can be seen below.  Mouse over the screen and click the start arrow.

Damon Taam, System Contract Manager, Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, talked about a real working financial model: The Waste-to-Energy facility in Spokane. He identifed the economic and environmental benefits that Spokane has experienced and why this could be a suitable solution for West of the Cascades. Damon’s slides can be seen here.  Video of Damon’s presentation, with the slides imbedded, can be seen below.  Mouse over the screen and click the start arrow.