In a realistic scenario, the energy generated by waste incineration replaces only about 1.1% of the EU’s fossil gas consumption, according to a report published on Thursday 20 October by the NGO Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), which refutes the potential benefits of increased waste incineration and co-incineration promoted by the industry.
Comparing different scenarios to examine the impact of waste incineration on avoided gas consumption, the study shows that, even in the totally unrealistic...