 |
|
Economic Benefits of In-Vessel Composting of Segregated Wastes and Food Processor Wastes
|
- Since >90% of segregated wastes are diverted from landfill, the ciVic® system offers insulation from the effects of rising landfill tax.
- Composting of paper packaging is ‘reprocessing’ according to the EA’s Statutory Guidance, therefore an in-vessel composting plant may benefit from revenue generated by issue and sale of Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN's).
- The success of most Material Recycling Facilities is dependent upon the quality of feedstock: poor segregation increases the costs of operating the MRF and can reduce the value of recyclate extracted. Taking the whole waste stream allows the ciVic® process to avoid this risk.
- The ciVic® process eliminates reliance on the highly volatile secondary materials markets, especially the paper market, as it produces a more generic product that can be supplied into several markets within which there is predicted to be a long-term demand.
- The ciVic® system is a proven, viable alternative to incineration and, because the system is modular, tonnages from <10,000 to >120,000 tonnes per year can easily be accommodated.
- Because of its modular design, the ciVic® system can readily accommodate fluctuations in demand throughout the year. This makes it highly suitable for areas with a ‘floating’ population i.e. coastal areas.
- The ciVic® system is environmentally friendly and can easily fit on to an existing waste transfer station or industrial site, complying with the proximity principle, reducing expensive transport costs and minimising emissions to atmosphere.
|
|
|
