Task 36: Material and Energy valorisation of waste in a Circular Economy
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Two new case studies about HTC and Decentralized micro-biodigesters
Dec 2021These are the second and the third of a case study compilation to explore lessons on material and energy valorisation of waste within the framework of IEA Bioenergy Task 36. The set of case studies will be published during 2021 and beginning of 2022 covering social and public acceptance aspects, barriers in Waste-to-Energy (WtE) implementation, […]
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Upward trend in incineration continues in Ireland
Dec 2021The Environmental Protection Agency, in its report on waste statistics for 2019, has highlighted concerning trends with waste volumes increasing at the same time as a marked decline in recycling and an overreliance on incineration. Continuing economic growth is generating more waste and the future targets for recycling will become challenging to achieve. Almost 3.1 million tonnes of municipal waste was generated in Ireland in 2019, […]
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MSW incineration fee in Norway
Dec 2021How to stimulate waste prevention and promote material recovery? Can a combustion fee be part of the solution? Municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration (Waste-to-Energy, WtE) is excluded from the European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Some authorities, including Norway’s, have been considering the introduction of a specific combustion fee on WtE. In such a scheme, WtE plants will have to purchase […]
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Advancing Australia’s Bioenergy Sector
Dec 2021In November, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) released Australia’s Bioenergy Roadmap. Focussed on the near-term opportunities for the Australian bioenergy sector, the report estimates that within the next 20 years bioenergy has the potential to contribute AU$10 billion to Australia’s annual GDP, create tens of thousands of jobs, and reduce emissions by 9% — all, […]
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IEA Task 36 and Waste & Residue valorisation in a circular economy
Dec 2021IEA Bioenergy organized and participated in the session Waste & Residue valorisation in a circular economy at the IEA Bioenergy Conference 2021, where examples of promising waste-to-energy systems and conversion routes were presented. The IEA Bioenergy Conference 2021 – a critical part of the path to carbon neutrality was held online between the 29th of November and the 9th of December and the central theme of the conference […]
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Turning Waste into Energy: A Roadmap for South Africa
Dec 2021The waste sector contributes significantly to the South African economy. It provides tens of thousands of formal and informal jobs and livelihoods. The potential for growth is real. And it can help alleviate some of the biggest headaches of our time – landfill creep and climate change. Can a comprehensive waste-to-energy plan be rolled out at scale in South Africa? The short answer is yes. […]
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New publication: Decentralised Micro-biodigester systems for rural South Africa
Dec 2021This is the third of a case study compilation to explore lessons on material and energy valorisation of waste within the framework of IEA Bioenergy Task 36. The central technology in this case study is micro-biodigesters systems applied in rural areas in South Africa.). South Africa’s rural areas have been historically characterised by persistent […]
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Task 36 has participated in the IEA Bioenergy Conference 2021
Dec 2021IEA Task 36 and Waste & Residue valorisation in a circular economy IEA Bioenergy organized and participated in the session Waste & Residue valorisation in a circular economy at the IEA Bioenergy Conference 2021, where examples of promising waste-to-energy systems and conversion routes were presented. The IEA Bioenergy Conference 2021 – a critical part of […]
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New publication: HTC for Valorisation of Organic Waste and Sewage Sludges
Oct 2021Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) for Valorisation of Organic Waste and Sewage Sludges for Hydrochar Production and Biofertilizers This is the second of a case study compilation to explore lessons on material and energy valorisation of waste within the framework of IEA Bioenergy Task 36. The central technology in this case study is Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC), […]
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