The industry remains unconvinced that disposal of CCA-treated wood is an environmental threat. But Ramminger said safe methods for burning the wood might have other pluses, such as reducing waste volume in areas with high landfill fees. So far, the incineration technique has only been tested in the lab. Wu said the process is cheap and easy. He also said it's not new.
Many power plants use the process to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions.
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