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Phoenix Waste Solutions is proud to announce its partnership with the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center and Pelican Waste & Debris to make this year’s Rougarou Fest a Zero Waste event. Known for its family-friendly celebration of Southeast Louisiana folklore and commitment to protecting the state’s precious wetlands, the festival took place from October 18 to 20. Festival organizers set up Zero Waste Stations to educate attendees on proper disposal methods for recyclable and compostable materials.
The process employs low-temperature plasma technology to generate temperatures exceeding 2000°F directly from waste feedstock, eliminating the need for auxiliary fuel and neutralizing toxins in emissions. Additionally, metal and glass can be recovered for recycling, and the resulting ash can be repurposed into pavers or garden furniture, using 80 percent less concrete.
For the first time, the festival utilized Phoenix Waste Solutions’ groundbreaking small-scale waste-to-energy furnace to responsibly manage waste that could not be recycled. This innovative technology is capable of thermally degrading 500 pounds per hour of unsorted solid waste—including plastics and food waste—transforming it into just 1 percent ash while producing less than 15 percent of the carbon emissions associated with landfilling.
The furnace processing waste and emitting white steam from the chimney.
“We are excited to collaborate with the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center to make Rougarou Fest a model of sustainability,” said Yuen Chan, co-founder of Phoenix Waste Solutions. “Our innovative technology represents a scientific breakthrough that allows waste to be managed in a decentralized manner, making it both more affordable and sustainable.” Said Jonathan Foret, the Executive Director of SLWDC, “We are thrilled to partner with Phoenix Waste Solutions to elevate our commitment to be a Zero Waste Festival. Having a useable product made from the waste generated from the festival is definitely a little lagniappe!” Guest of Honor for the technical demonstration was Lt General Russel Honore (Ret) “I am satisfied that the technology works well,” said the General who is well-known throughout Louisiana for his work in disaster management and also environmental protection.
Garbage is reduced to 1 percent ash. Glass and metal can be sifted out for recycling
Three tons of waste from the festival were processed, resulting in just 60 pounds of ash. This ash will be transformed into pavers using a formula that requires 80 percent less concrete. The pavers will be donated for use at the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, which is dedicated to fostering the next generation of environmental leaders.
Brick made from 60 lbs. of trash
