Toyota is Taking Big Steps to Decrease its Carbon Footmarks

Soon for the Kentuckians breathing will be easier. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, with the help from Waste Services of the Bluegrass, is converting methane from a local landfill into renewable electricity to power Toyota’s Georgetown assembly plant.

Landfill gas is comprised of both methane and carbon dioxide, in addition to varying amounts of other contaminants. With the increasing number of landfills in the United States, the effect of landfill gas on the environment can be damaging.

The local air pollution will be reduced as much as 90 percent. The project will not only provide energy to produce 10,000 vehicles each year, but it will also lead to improved air –quality. This project was scheduled for completion in early 2015.

Maybe the path to a low carbon future is one step at a time.

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