Who Is Profiting In The Recession?
In every shift in the economy someone is uniquely positioned to profit from the change
. As we are nearing the end of 2009 there are some market sectors that could get hit by unexpected increases in operating costs. With a Cap and Trade or "energy tax" coming soon, businesses are going to be assessed new taxes based on their carbon footprint. For example, sectors whose lively hoods are fueled by petroleum are going to have a new expense to contend with.
From farmers to chemical lawn care franchises, those businesses who use fertilizer made from petroleum are also going to be assessed an energy tax. This money will go to the government who will use it to fight global climate change. Since there has already been such an outcry over the destructive and dangerous side effects of synthetic chemicals on the environment these companies are already on shaky ground.
While lobbyists would love to force a ban on these chemicals, it is more likely that they will be subjected to punitive carbon assessments instead.
So who is going to profit during this change in market trends?
The sustainable green community could harvest profits as the demand continues to grow for natural and organic products. This sector has seen impressive market expansion over recent years and could be poised for even more as prices force growers to seek alternate growing processes. Companies that are geared towards home gardeners and the do-it-yourself niche are also expected to see moderate gains. I have also noticed a trend towards sustainable communities.
The solid waste disposal and recycling sectors should positioned well. One company, Agra-Cycle, specializes in sustainable recycling programs which are an effective method for reducing carbon footprint assessments while also reducing the amount of waste shipped to the landfill. "Agra-Cycle is a non profit organization that specializes in helping project managers institute landfill diversion and zero waste initiatives." says Jack Revart, the director of public relations for Agra-Cycle. "Locally we have seen the casino industry in Tunica come under pressure from the corporate board rooms as well State officials due of the amount of waste the is being generated. When you realize that current landfill tipping fees are about forty dollars per ton and you are shipping out hundreds of tons each and every week, that creates a massive expense that can be lowered."
That is also a massive amount of pollution that could be prevented as well. The EPA states that for every ton of organic waste that is sent to a landfill it produces nearly a ton of methane gas.
"We show businesses and local governments how to convert organic waste into compost by using technology that has already been used for nearly twenty years. Compost increases soil fertility and thereby increases agricultural production while simultaneously improving our environment. Everybody wins.
Agra-Cycle is also developing a commercial in-vessel composting unit dubbed the Vee-Stack. "The Vee-Stack is a stoichomatic composting chamber, meaning, it operates at extended periods at over one hundred and sixty degrees. It can process in about ten tons of waste per day. Current equipment of this type carries a price tag of nearly two hundred thousand dollars and some automated systems can quickly run into the millions of dollars. We have worked in this industry for some time so we have been uniquely positioned to understand what works and what doesn't. Establishing a multi-million dollar composting operation to reduce your waste disposal is not sustainable if it costs you more than you are currently spending. We've made major advancements in system design and expect to begin production in the summer of 2010 for around twenty five thousand dollars"
When asked why this new equipment wasn't going to be sold for more, Revart said, "We are in the business of promoting sustainable recycling, our business plan is not based on manufacturing so pricing is not the primary consideration. Our goal is to raise awareness of sustainable recycling and the many benefits of composting at every opportunity"
Recycling organic wastes and bio-solids bears further examination in the near future as businesses look to invest in carbon projects or carbon credits, that will reduce their carbon footprint assessment.
The President of the United States has already expressed his support for a United Nations Treaty to address the "crisis" of global climate change in Copenhagen. Whether or not he is successful who knows? But one way or another things are getting ready to change dramatically. Are you ready?
by: Gen Wright
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