University of Wisconsin-Extension
Cooperative Extension
Solid & Hazardous Waste Education Center
 

John Katers

Title:
Assistant Professor
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Address:
UW-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive, ES 317
Green Bay, WI, 54311
Phone:
920-465-2278
Fax:
920-465-2376
Email:
 
Description:
Since 1990 the Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center (SHWEC) has worked to improve Wisconsin's environment and economy by providing quality environmental education, information and technical assistance to promote the protection and sustainable use of natural resources throughout Wisconsin.
Audience & Partners:
Industry, businesses and local government units throughout Wisconsin

Programming Areas:
Industrial and Community Recycling: Improving industrial and community recycling efficiency through on-site technical assistance, education programs, information and internet resources with special emphasis on the following materials: tires, wood waste, computers and electronics, oil filters/sorbents, and high volume industrial byproducts such as paper mill residuals, foundry sands, and utility ash

Renewable Energy From Biomass: Utilization of biomass for the generation of electricity or thermal energy, including materials such as wood waste, manures and crop residue

Industrial Pollution Prevention: Elimination or reducing industrial pollution through on-site technical assistance, educational programs, technical information and internet resources

Interests:
Solid waste management and recycling

Renewable energy technologies

Agricultural waste management

Water and wastewater treatment

Pollution prevention and waste minimization

Research:
Solids separation of dairy manure for nutrient management and beneficial reuse as a value-added product

Catalysis/photocatalysis for renewable energy generation

Used oil filter/sorbent recycling

Computer and electronics recycling

Waste disposal/transportation issues

Publications:
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