Separate Food Waste Collections Mandatory in England by 2026
It might seem obvious that it’s way beyond the time for English local authorities to implement separate food waste collections (SFWCs). Wales and Scotland have been doing it successfully for 7 years. Now, at last, weekly SFWCs are set to become a legal requirement for all English LAs by 2026. The government’s implementation of food waste […]
Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits for UK Biogas Plant Operators – Are You Claiming Yours?
According to many tax experts, the UK AD industry frequently misses out on R&D tax credits that are available to UK biogas plant operators and which go unclaimed. Are you sure that your business is claiming all the R&D tax credits to which you are entitled? No two biogas plants are ever built quite the […]
EU Biomethane Boost – 8% of Gas Supply Should Be Biomethane by 2030 – 2021 Policy Paper Said
The biomethane boost from EU governments is due to be much larger than we described in our first report in January 2012, when we said: What will not be easy to obtain agreement on is the fact that, in their own words; “UE biomethane and green hydrogen, require additional incentives compared to the incentives required […]
To The Moo-n: Using Cow Dung From A Biogas Plant – The AD Process Fuels Japan’s Space Ambitions
Yes. You heard it here first! Cow dung rocket fuel, which is the feed for a biogas plant (using the process of anaerobic digestion), has been used in a successful test to fuel Japan’s space ambitions. Imagine getting the fuel for rockets not from complicated chemicals but from something as simple as cow dung. Yes, […]
Seasons Greetings to All Our Visitors and Subscribers
Hi! Seasons Greetings to all who visit our website, and if you don’t celebrate Christmas please also accept our best wishes. We hope this year’s Christmas card (top of page) brings a smile to your face. We also so much hope that reading our articles through 2023 has been enjoyable. Amazingly, we have just realized […]
The Truth Behind Electric Kitchen Composters: Understanding Food Waste Management
Take care! “Electric Kitchen Composters” are not what their name suggests them to be. In the realm of sustainable living and waste management, the distinction between traditional composting and modern food waste dehydrators is often blurred. Recent discussions by BioCycle columnists Sally Brown and Ron Alexander have highlighted the issue: many in-home food waste dehydrators […]
Anaerobic Digestion in Germany & AD Industry Growth Prospects from EEG 2021 Act
Anaerobic digestion in Germany is forecast to expand. There is good reason to be optimistic about the prospects of growth in the German anaerobic digestion industry due to the passing of the new 2021 Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) by the Bundestag, which took place just before Christmas 2020. This promises to be a major […]
Delivering Net Zero UK And Financing It: The Role Of Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas & Biomethane
In this article, we will focus on delivering Net Zero UK in transport, heat, agriculture and waste management and crucially also finding the money for it. Read on, and find out about the importance of anaerobic digestion, biogas, and biomethane in achieving net zero in the United Kingdom and how funding it may be achieved. […]
Sustainable Waste Management in Agriculture
At our company, we understand the importance of sustainable waste management in agriculture. Implementing sustainable practices not only benefits the environment but also improves soil health and crop productivity. Sustainable waste management in agriculture involves implementing practices that minimize waste generation, promote recycling, and reduce environmental impact. By adopting sustainable waste management practices, farmers can […]
Biogas Yield Up 15-25% After Mixer Retrofit at Biosciences Institute
The good news is that at a Northern Ireland digester site, the biogas yield is up 15-25%, depending on feedstock type, after Biosciences Institute (AFBI) implemented an innovative approach to digester tank mixing. In a world where sustainable energy solutions are more crucial than ever, Northern Ireland’s Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) stands at the […]
Post-Consumer Food Waste: Transform Leftovers Into Energy with AD
Food waste is a big issue all over the world. Every year, loads of food gets thrown away after people eat, and much of this leftover food is called post-consumer food waste. It’s important to know that in America alone, people toss out about 60 million tonnes of food every year, which means nearly half […]
