Manila, Sept. 5 -- The president of Foundation University in this capital said Friday he hopes to bring in this year a pyrolysis technology that would resolve the trash disposal problems of the city and Negros Oriental.

Victor Vicente Sinco announced during a press conference that it is a costly endeavor, but plans are in the pipeline with potential investors and local officials to adopt and acquire a pyrolysis machine that is not harmful to humans and the environment.

"The pyrolysis machine that I am hoping to promote is the real one, and it's been tested in the US," Sinco said.

Environmental groups here and abroad recently released an air quality monitoring report that showed the pyrolysis unit at the city's Materials Recovery Facili...