HOW TO IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE WASTE PRACTICES IN YOUR COMMUNITY
As an environmental engineer who has spent the last 15 years in the trenches of municipal waste consulting, I can […]
Waste
Author name: Dr. Marcus Ellison
Dr. Marcus Ellison is an environmental engineer specializing in solid waste management systems, landfill remediation, and waste-to-energy technologies. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and has spent over 15 years consulting for municipal waste authorities, helping cities redesign outdated disposal systems into data-driven, circular models.
On Eco-Friendly Engineer, Marcus focuses on translating complex waste engineering concepts into actionable insights—covering topics such as material recovery facilities (MRFs), anaerobic digestion, and lifecycle waste assessments. His writing blends peer-reviewed research with field experience from real-world infrastructure projects.
Outside of work, Marcus enjoys woodworking with reclaimed materials and is an avid weekend cyclist. He’s also known for experimenting with DIY composting setups in his backyard, which he openly admits has taught him as much as formal research ever did.
