The World Waste process based on steam and pressure was developed at the University of Alabama, in Huntsville where it was tested and proven sound though the operation of several prototypes. A commercial prototype was built in 1997, and successfully processed 40 tons of municipal solid waste a day for experimental observation during a period of 18 months.

On May 1, 2006, the University assigned all rights, title and interest in the Patent to World Waste in exchange for cash and stock. The University also assigned to World Waste all information, trade secrets, know-how, technology and accompanying intellectual property rights developed by the University, its employees, contractors and licensees, related to, or covered by, the Intellectual Property.

World Waste has undertaken the exploration of the markets and commercial potential of this technology. World Waste is currently seeking contracts with municipalities and private enterprise to solve their waste disposal needs here in the United States.