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Thermal Treatment Of Waste – Incineration To Pyrolysis The Ultimate Guide

Dealing with waste is a big problem for all communities. Every year, we produce billions of tonnes of waste worldwide. This article will guide you through the thermal treatment of waste, from incineration to pyrolysis, offering solutions to reduce this burden. Stay informed and make a difference. Understanding Thermal Treatment of Waste A waste-to-energy plant […]

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Energy from Waste and Incineration – What Could be Better?

Energy from Waste and Incineration is good. It is hard to imagine any objection to using energy which would have been lost if it had been placed in a landfill. But…

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Why Do We Recycle? The Importance Of Recycling And Reasons To Recycle

Why Do We Recycle? The pressing need for recycling and the reasons to recycle. Many people wonder if recycling truly makes a difference. It’s essential to know that recycling protects our planet and conserves crucial natural resources. This article will guide you through the benefits of recycling and how it impacts both our planet and daily lives. Keep reading to uncover […]

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List of 4 Thermal Treatment Processes For Solid Waste Management

Facing the problem of what to do with rubbish in your town or region? Thermal treatment processes can turn waste into energy and other useful by-products. This article explores different ways we can manage waste, helping us make smarter choices for the environment. Keep reading to find out more. Key Takeaways Thermal treatment changes rubbish into energy and other […]

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The Legal Definition Of “Waste” and the “End of Waste”

Unravelling the legal definition of waste in British law. Understanding what counts as waste has always been tricky, but nowadays recycling makes it more so. One key fact is that laws do help define when something is waste, but they can soon become restrictive if you take a waste, and process it in some way to […]

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A Guide To Simpler Recycling Of Food Waste For Local Authorities

Recycling food waste can be difficult. Many people find it hard to know what they can recycle already. Now the overriding importance of preserving the environment means food waste must be recycled, making it even more complex. The UK government, while implementing food waste recycling in all of the UK, by April 2026, has made […]

Wood Recyclers Seek Clarification Re: Permitted Biomass Boiler Fuels

Clarification of Permitted Biomass Boiler Fuels for Wood Recyclers

A recent development in biomass boiler fuels and the fuels permitted in the UK is that Wood Recyclers are seeking clarification regarding permitted Biomass Boiler Fuels. Back in 2017 when we first published this article, the Wood Recyclers Association (WRA)) was calling for clarification on exactly what grades of wood are acceptable for small-scale RHI […]

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Turning Garbage Into Energy – Energy From Waste – A More Sustainable Solution

Turning garbage into energy is also a way of recycling waste into usable energy. It is called “energy extraction” in the waste management industry, and it’s a greener alternative to landfilling. In the battle to reduce global warming, it is a useful transition technology. Addressing the colossal challenge of waste management, many find themselves at […]

5 Top Types of Incinerators

5 Top Types of Incinerators

Discover the different types of incinerators, the waste types they burn, and their unique benefits in waste management. Find the perfect solution for your specific needs! From fixed grate to fluidized bed, explore the world of incineration technologies and find out which one suits your requirements best. Understanding how we, as a society, handle waste […]

Waste Management and Climate Change

Waste Management And Climate Change: The Damage Done by Rubbish and Solutions

Waste management and climate change, or the way we dispose of our trash and the contribution of what we throw away to global warming, is a big issue. The climate change emergency is not all about excessive use of non-renewable energy. It is also about vast global methane-emitting landfills, and how we plan to transition […]

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Sustainable Waste Management & the Impact of Dirty Plastics and Bioplastics in OFMSW on Efficient Energy Recovery

Sustainable waste management is the holy grail of the concept of the circular economy. Unless the waste industry can achieve that on a global scale, a truly sustainable world is unachievable. It’s crucial to comprehend how the effectiveness of an MRF or ERF in achieving the clean extraction of plastics and bioplastics from the OFMSW […]

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A Failed Energos Vision: The Story of the Derby MSW Gasification Project

This salutary story began when one of the country’s biggest suppliers of energy-from-waste technology at that time, Energos, went into administration due to problems with earlier projects. There is nothing wrong with the concept of the combustion technology known as gasification. But, the translation of the concept into reality in the UK has so far […]