The Army has come up with a idea that could reduce the number of dangerous and expensive convoy missions to remote base camps in Iraq, AND reduce the amount trash at those bases. Covanta Energy Corp. is using a $1.5 million boost from the Army Corps of Engineers to develop technology that converts garbage into diesel that would be indistinguishable from oil-based diesel fuel, for use in military vehicles and generators.

Hat Tip: scientificamerican.com.