The tour began with a presentation that walked attendees through the role that Reworld plays in providing sustainable materials management at their Thermomechanical Treatment Facilities (TTFs) and the environmental benefits that these processes hold. Attendees received a detailed presentation of Reworld Essex Facility specifications, emissions benchmarking and reporting, and critical environmental justice and community outreach initiatives. This waste-to-energy presentation served as a valuable primer to an even more noteworthy part of the experience- a tour of the waste plant facility itself!

Attendees were able to see the methods in which Reworld utilizes in order to process up to 950,000 tons of waste each year that would otherwise end up landfills. While doing so, Reworld also upholds impressive environmental performance standards with a level of transparency that isn’t always so common. You can find more information on their waste management processes, benchmarking, and reporting here.

We feel grateful for the presence of our attendees who have helped establish momentum of NJAEE's CWEEL group and we are thrilled to continue this journey in creating space to foster support and empowerment for professional women in the environmental and energy landscape.

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Key Takeaways:

• Showcasing Sustainable Practices: The event highlighted Reworld’s role in sustainable materials management, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship through their Thermomechanical Treatment Facilities (TTFs).
• Empowering Women in Energy: By successfully organizing the first in-person event of the NJAEE CWEEL Group, the leadership team provided a platform to amplify and uplift the presence of women in the energy and environmental industry, fostering community and networking opportunities.
• Technical Education: The detailed presentation on Reworld Essex Facility’s operations, emissions benchmarking, and reporting offered attendees valuable technical training opportunities, enhancing their understanding of waste-to-energy processes.
• Community Engagement and Outreach: The event emphasized critical environmental justice and community outreach initiatives, showcasing how regional efforts can be coordinated to achieve broader environmental goals.
• Transparency and Performance Standards: Reworld’s transparency in environmental performance standards, especially in processing a significant amount of waste while maintaining high standards, provided a practical example of operational excellence in the industry.