Task 36: Material and Energy valorisation of waste in a Circular Economy
Read the full publication This article is part of the IEA Bioenergy Annual Report 2022. It was developed by the members of IEA Bioenergy Task 36, a working group that seeks to understand what role energy from waste and material recycling can have in a circular economy and identify technical and non-technical barriers and opportunities needed […]
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This report is a review of the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) policy in South Africa within the framework of the IEA Bioenergy Task 36. Drivers and barriers in the implementation of WtE solutions in different counties (i.e.,Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Sweden and United States of America) are also presented and discussed. This document provides countries with inspiration […]
read moreDeployment of BECCUS value chain – From concept to commercialization Synthesis Report – Synthesis Report – Over the duration of the 2019-2021 IEA Bioenergy triennium, a consortium of IEA Bioenergy Tasks – Task 36, Task 40, Task 44 and Task 45 – collaborated on an inter-task project called Deployment of BECCUS value chains. The objective […]
read moreTransitioning towards a decarbonised circular economy: Focus on Waste to Energy Report of a digital webinar held on June, 2021. This report summarises the deliberations of a digital workshop that Task 36 conducted in collaboration with SABIA (the South African Biogas Industry Association) on “Transitioning towards a decarbonised circular economy: Focus on Waste to Energy” […]
read moreValorisation of biowaste in the United States: Distributed biogas upgrading to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)using biomethanation Renewable natural gas deployments in the United States have increased significantly in recent years. As of 3/31/2020, there are 119 operational projects with a further 88 under construction. Renewable natural gas upgrading is a mature technology that processes biogas […]
read moreSorting technologies Case study about a MSW sorting facility in Norway – IVAR The IVAR plant combines post-sorting of residual waste with recycling of some of the plastic waste fractions. At the plant five different fraction of plastics, four fractions of paper, bio-waste, glass, and metal packaging are separated. In total 83.2 % by weight […]
read moreFinal report: Material and Energy Valorisation of Waste in a Circular Economy Waste-to-energy, commonly via a combustion-based process, is an effective component of a modern waste management strategy, whereby landfill-bound waste streams are converted to heat and power. The technologies supporting these pathways are mature and well-developed and have for many years contributed positively to […]
read moreBioenergy in Australia’s Circular Economy Our overlooked renewable energy opportunity In this report, we present the case for how Bioenergy could become a key pillar of Australia’s circular economy of the future. We show the way forward for Australia to realise the immense opportunities in bioenergy other countries are already taking advantage of. Bioenergy can […]
read moreDuring 2022–2024, Task 36 will focus on the effect that circular economy initiatives along the waste and energy value chain will have in the deployment of bioenergy globally. Objectives The specific objectives for the proposed programme are: Understanding economic, societal, and environmental aspects derived from different EfW and material recycling technologies/strategies adopted. Highlight the role […]
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