Quadra Initiative

We only have one Earth to live on, and through the Quadra Initiative, Clinton County is finding cleaner, greener ways of living. By putting to work processes to convert waste to energy, there will be less waste disposal by those participating in the process and there will be less environmental impact from harvesting energy from our natural resources. Quadra is new economic opportunity and Clinton County is leading the charge.
Renewable, green, sustainable, clean what ever the title it is about waste to energy in Clinton County. There is wind, methane, waste to energy, and other renewable energy sources. Quadra has the Latin root meaning four, thus Quadra is a four-part approach to industrial symbiosis that encompasses four E’s: economic development, energy independence, environmental sustainability, and education. My favorite word that connects the Quadra E’s is industrial symbiosis. Industrial symbiosis is a big phrase, and it’s one that is changing energy, industrial, and agricultural landscapes in Clinton County, Indiana—and, someday, the rest of Indiana and the entire United States. “Symbiosis,” put simply, is a mutually beneficial relationship. Here, both residents and businesses in Clinton County are reaping the rewards. The overall plan is to contribute to gaining energy independence from non-renewable fossil fuel, provide a platform for economic development, and provide teaching and research opportunities.