Shredded Heat™: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Energy
Discover Shredded Heat™, VLS innovative answer to managing non-hazardous secondary material (NHSM). Instead of viewing your waste as just that—waste—we see it as a valuable resource. With our Engineered Fuel program, we comply with 40 CFR 241 regulations and transform your NHSM into an asset.
We meticulously screen, sort, blend, and shred your NHSM, creating a product we proudly call Shredded Heat™. This alternative engineered fuel is utilized by cement kilns as a sustainable substitute for natural resources like coal and natural gas.
Typical NHSM materials include non-halogenated plastics, off-spec or expired consumer products, and general plant trash/debris. By choosing Shredded Heat™, you're not just disposing of waste—you're contributing to a greener, more sustainable future. Embrace the power of transformation with VLS.
A Cleaner Fuel
Our process results in zero ash. Cement kilns are unique in their process of emissions control as 70% to 75% of the raw material to make cement is limestone. This limestone continues in process and is encapsulated in the cement, which means no ash on the back end, whereas typical Waste-to-Energy facilities have 20-25% ash destined for landfill.
Our process results in reduced emissions. Kiln temperatures are hotter than Waste-to-Energy facilities. With high combustion temperatures, long residence time, and a natural scrubber in limestone, cement kilns burn at a 99.99% DRE (destruction ratio efficiency) of contaminants.
Shredded Heat™: Transforming Turf into Sustainable Energy
Did you know that used artificial turf, once seen as destined for landfills, can now be recycled into fuel for cement kilns and gasifiers? Thanks to our dedicated team of environmental experts, materials like artificial turf are repurposed into sustainable fuel sources.
Here's how it works: Post-game, the worn-out turf is recycled. It arrives at our facility, where, through our advanced processes, it's converted into a viable fuel source. The energy for your next barbecue could come from the same turf that witnessed your winning goal.
This is not just recycling; it's a sustainability revolution. Our expertise at VLS Environmental Solutions is turning waste into valuable resources.
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AHT achieved ZERO LANDFILL in July 2019, ahead of schedule, partnering with VLS to convert waste into sustainable fuel. Join us in our mission for environmental responsibility. Read the full case statement.
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