Waste Energy Corp Advances Toward Completion of Flagship Plastic Waste Conversion System

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Waste Energy Corp (OTCQB:WAST) announced that its first plastic waste conversion system is approximately 80% complete. The core structure and majority of key components are in place, with final systems integration and emissions control system nearing completion.

The system is designed to divert and convert up to 10,950 tons of plastic waste annually, with potential for nationwide scalability. The company is evaluating multiple state locations for full-scale operations, aiming to establish a network of waste-to-energy conversion systems across the USA.

This development comes amid growing concerns about plastic pollution, as referenced by a new WEF report highlighting the presence of microplastics in human bodies, including blood, lungs, liver, and lower limbs, as well as in 98.9% of seafood samples.

Positive

• First plastic waste conversion system is 80% complete
• System capable of processing 10,950 tons of plastic waste annually
• Planned expansion to multiple locations nationwide
• Advanced emissions control system nearly complete

Negative

• System not yet operational or generating revenue
• Final completion timeline not specified
• No confirmed locations for expansion announced

New Report: Scientists have found evidence of microplastics in human brains as well as 98.9% of seafood samples.

FAIRFIELD, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / Waste Energy Corp ("Waste Energy" or the "Company"), (OTCQB:WAST), an emerging leader in sustainable waste-to-energy innovation, today announced that its first plastic waste conversion system is now approximately 80% built out. This major milestone marks rapid progress in the company's mission to confront the environmental damage plastic waste is causing in communities across the United States every single day-and to transform how the nation manages discarded plastic waste materials.

The problem with Plastic. A new report from the WEF stated, Microplastics have been found in the land, sea and air, across the food chain and throughout the human body. The report went on to state that Microplastics have now been detected throughout the human body - including the blood, lungs, liver and even lower limbs.

The core structure of WEC's plastic waste conversion system is now fully built, with the majority of key components in place and final systems integration actively underway. The upgraded emissions control system is also nearing completion, ensuring clean operation and compliance with stringent environmental standards.

"The United States is drowning in plastic," said Scott Gallagher, Chairman and CEO at Waste Energy Corp. "Our plastic waste conversion system is a direct, industrial-scale answer to this crisis-built to divert waste plastic from landfills and waterways and convert it into clean, valuable energy. This is not a theory. This is infrastructure, and it's nearly ready."

Each fully developed WEC conversion system is designed to divert and convert up to 10,950 tons of plastic waste per year, with the ability to scale across regions. The company is currently evaluating potential locations in multiple states for full-scale operations, with the intent to deploy a nationwide network of WTE conversion systems to aggressively reduce plastic pollution in the USA and generate clean fuel in the process.

As WEC finalizes this first system, the company continues to align with partners and stakeholders who are committed to solving one of the most urgent environmental issues of our time-not through talk, but through tangible, results-driven technology.

For more information about Waste Energy Corp, please visit www.WasteEnergyCorp.com.

For media inquiries or investor information, please contact:

Scott Gallagher, CEO
Waste Energy Corp
(727) 417-7807
Scott@MetaWorksPlatforms.io

About Waste Energy Corp

Waste Energy Corp is committed to redefining waste as an asset and to reducing the volume of non-recyclable waste in landfills and incinerators. Specializing in the conversion of waste plastics and used tires into clean diesel fuel. The company will combine AI & Pyrolysis technologies to reduce the volume of plastic and tire waste in landfills while developing a new, clean, US based energy source.

Waste Energy Corp. trades on the OTCQB market, over the counter under the ticker symbol: WAST. Waste Energy Corp is an SEC exchange act, fully reporting company. For more information on Waste Energy Corp, please visit www.WasteEnergyCorp.com. For additional investor or financial information visit: www.SEC.gov.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Waste Energy Corp's business operations and future financial performance and projections. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including market conditions and regulatory approvals and other factors outside of the control of WEC, which may impact the actual results. Investors are encouraged to review all risk factors and results disclosed in the company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange commission at www.SEC.Gov.

SOURCE: Waste Energy Corp.

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FAQ

What is the processing capacity of Waste Energy Corp's (WAST) plastic conversion system?

Each WEC conversion system is designed to process and convert up to 10,950 tons of plastic waste per year.

How close is Waste Energy Corp (WAST) to completing its first plastic waste conversion facility?

The facility is approximately 80% complete, with core structure built and key components in place.

What environmental standards is WAST implementing in its waste conversion system?

The company is installing an upgraded emissions control system to ensure clean operation and compliance with stringent environmental standards.

What are Waste Energy Corp's (WAST) expansion plans for its conversion systems?

WAST is evaluating locations across multiple states to deploy a nationwide network of waste-to-energy conversion systems.