New Perspectives
Did you know that Waste-to-Energy has a positive impact on society and that precious materials can be rescued from the incineration of waste?
Read on to learn more about the surprising benefits of Waste-to-Energy, and how an incineration plant in Europe was even awarded the ‘Building of the Year’ prize by the World Architecture Festival.
1. How Waste-to-Energy played a role at the 2024 Olympics
Summary: Waste incineration with energy recovery is a city’s ally when handling large-scale events like the Paris Olympic Games.
2. Reshaping the concept of residues: WtE and Architecture
Summary: All over the world, many plants have benefited from the visionary projects of some of the most important architectural studies and artists, which made them veritable touristic attractions and iconic landmarks of industrial architecture.
3. Giving Ash a New Life: WtE and Material Recovery
In Hinwil, a small Swiss town in the Canton of Zurich, every year 16.000 tonnes of metal are recycled, saving both precious resources and up to 100,000 of CO₂ emissions.
4. Waste-To-Energy: A reality for affordable heating in local districts
Summary: Waste-to-Energy plants treat municipal and similar waste that could not be recycled and generate energy in the form of electricity, steam or hot water.
5. How Waste-To-Energy contributes to the circular economy
Summary: How can thermal treatment of waste help to keep materials in the loop? Contrary to popular belief, Waste-to-Energy actively participates in the circular economy.
6. Discovering the potential of Waste to Energy for Climate change mitigation
Summary: Tackling climate change is one of the European Union’s main priorities. In this challenge, Waste-to-Energy already plays an important role.
7. A journey to showcase the benefits that Waste-to-Energy plants bring to Cities
Summary: Waste management is a pressing challenge for cities worldwide, and European cities have been at the forefront of innovative solutions to tackle this issue. One such solution that has gained momentum in recent years is Waste-to-Energy (WtE).
8. From rubbish to resources: how Waste-to-Energy plants contribute to the circular economy
Summary: Waste-to-Energy plants are innovative facilities, key to converting waste into valuable resources and producing electricity and heat while minimising environmental impact. As the demand for safe waste management and sustainable energy solutions intensifies, Waste-to-Energy plants provide a means of efficient and environmentally conscious progress.
9. A look inside a Waste-to-Energy Plant: components and technologies
Summary: take a closer look at the key components of a Waste-to-Energy plant and to the intricate technologies that work in tandem to transform waste into energy.
