Biomass and bio energy
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Energy from waste
Waste represents an increasingly important fuel source. Using waste as fuel can have important environmental benefits. It can not only provide a safe and cost-effective way of waste disposal but can also help reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Whilst energy can be derived from waste by burning landfill gas, there are also alternative methods to generate energy from waste.
When waste is incinerated in large amounts, the heat energy can be recycled and used to heat factories, hos...
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