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12 percent

The amount of U.S. waste that is converted to energy through a chemical combustion process. By comparison, Germany converts 38 percent of its waste.

The amount of U.S. waste that is converted to energy through a chemical combustion process. By comparison, Germany converts 38 percent of its waste.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.