¿What is Waste to Energy?
Waste-to-energy (WtE) also known as energy-from-waste (EfW) is the production of energy in the form of electricity, heat or fuel from urban and/or industrial waste. This is achieved by using waste-to-energy technologies that break down waste through a series of biochemical or thermal processes.
This technology is used in waste-to-energy plants where waste is first received, sorted, classified and then transformed.
Our REVALUO system uses different processes to make waste profitable and to put an end to unhealthy and contaminated landfills. In addition, it allows us to transform waste that would otherwise not disappear, such as plastics and tyres.
In this way, landfills are reduced by up to 90%, while the waste generated is used to obtain valuable resources or to produce energy.
¿What is Waste to Energy?
Waste-to-energy (WtE) also known as energy-from-waste (EfW) is the production of energy in the form of electricity, heat or fuel from urban and/or industrial waste. This is achieved by using waste-to-energy technologies that break down waste through a series of biochemical or thermal processes.
This technology is used in waste-to-energy plants where waste is first received, sorted, classified and then transformed.
Our REVALUO system uses different processes to make waste profitable and to put an end to unhealthy and contaminated landfills. In addition, it allows us to transform waste that would otherwise not disappear, such as plastics and tyres.
In this way, landfills are reduced by up to 90%, while the waste generated is used to obtain valuable resources or to produce energy.
Types of waste that can be turned into energy
Examples of waste that can be managed and transformed by REVALUO
Energy recovery from plastic and tyre waste
Plastic waste exceeds 10 billion tonnes and is one of the biggest environmental threats. Used tyres are another major public health threat, as they are often burnt, releasing toxic substances. A significant energy value can be obtained from most plastics and old tyres.
Livestock waste to renewable energy
Livestock waste (slurry, manure, etc.) is a source of greenhouse gas emissions and water pollutions, which cause global warming. The proper management of livestock waste allows us to obtain heat, soil improvers or syngas, from which we can generate energy.
Oil, lubricants and ballast water management
Lubricating oils, together with other types of used oils, have great potential for obtaining biofuels. Through the REVALUO system, we can also recover ballast water from ships, in compliance with the amendments to the BWM convention of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Electronic waste management
E-waste contains hazardous and toxic materials. It also contains a variety of materials, including metals that can be recovered for recycling and have economic value on the market. By reducing the electronic waste disposal, we significantly reduce the negative social and environmental impacts.
Forestry residues and wood waste
Branches, tops and non-merchantable wood left in the forest after clearing, thinning or felling of forest stands. Their high content of macromolecular sugars can be transformed into biofuel, bioethanol or bioenergy. Countries that are committed to sustainable developmentmake use of their forest biomass residues.
Food waste management
The largest component of our daily waste is food or beverage waste, generated in large quantities also by some industries. REVALUO uses food waste to produce a type of synthetic gas (syngas) which is then used as a fuel or to produce electricity with the help of cogeneration engines.
Industrial waste treatment
Every day, industries dispose of large quantities of different types of waste during their manufacturing or industrial processes. An adequate and efficient waste treatment not only prevents environmental problems, but can also be very profitable for companies while facilitating compliance with environmental regulations.
Textile waste management
The textile sector is a major contributor to climate change through its energy use for the production of cotton, wool, clothing and footwear. It also often ends up in landfills. We can transform the part of the waste that cannot be recycled by treating it separately or as part of municipal solid waste, as well as by performing landfill mining.
Processing of Municipal Solid Waste
The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) also known as Solid Urban Waste (SUW) are undesirable materials mainly consisting of household waste. By 2050, global waste will increase by 70% equivalent to 3.4 billion tonnes. Its accumulation causes diseases and damages the environment, yet it can be used to produce renewable energy.
Agro-industrial waste treatment
In postharvest, food losses can reach up to 50%. They represent a source of pollution of soil, air and water bodies, which is a problem for both the environment and public health. However, through the REVALUO plants, these wastes are an important source of biofuels. In this way, we contribute to sustainable agriculture and a circular economy.
Organic waste management
According to a report by the International Energy Agency, the world only uses a fraction of the potential for gas production from organic waste, which could cover around 20% of global demand. The syngas that can be produced would provide a local source of energy and heat for communities, and a clean fuel.
Medical waste to energy
Up to 80% of the waste generated in medical and hospital facilities is non-hazardous, but is usually sterilised, shredded, incinerated or landfilled. Converting healthcare waste into heat and electricity with minimal emissions is a viable alternative, using the REVALUO system’s transformation processes.
Types of waste that can be turned into energy
Examples of waste that can be managed and transformed by REVALUO
Energy recovery from plastic and tyre waste
Plastic waste exceeds 10 billion tonnes and is one of the biggest environmental threats. Used tyres are another major public health threat, as they are often burnt, releasing toxic substances. A significant energy value can be obtained from most plastics and old tyres.
Livestock waste to renewable energy
Livestock waste (slurry, manure, etc.) is a source of greenhouse gas emissions and water pollutions, which cause global warming. The proper management of livestock waste allows us to obtain heat, soil improvers or syngas, from which we can generate energy.
Oil, lubricants and ballast water management
Lubricating oils, together with other types of used oils, have great potential for obtaining biofuels. Through the REVALUO system, we can also recover ballast water from ships, in compliance with the amendments to the BWM convention of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Electronic waste management
E-waste contains hazardous and toxic materials. It also contains a variety of materials, including metals that can be recovered for recycling and have economic value on the market. By reducing the electronic waste disposal, we significantly reduce the negative social and environmental impacts.
Food waste management
The largest component of our daily waste is food or beverage waste, generated in large quantities also by some industries. REVALUO uses food waste to produce a type of synthetic gas (syngas) which is then used as a fuel or to produce electricity with the help of cogeneration engines.
Forestry residues and wood waste
Branches, tops and non-merchantable wood left in the forest after clearing, thinning or felling of forest stands. Their high content of macromolecular sugars can be transformed into biofuel, bioethanol or bioenergy. Countries that are committed to sustainable developmentmake use of their forest biomass residues.
Industrial waste treatment
Every day, industries dispose of large quantities of different types of waste during their manufacturing or industrial processes. An adequate and efficient waste treatment not only prevents environmental problems, but can also be very profitable for companies while facilitating compliance with environmental regulations.
Textile waste management
The textile sector is a major contributor to climate change through its energy use for the production of cotton, wool, clothing and footwear. It also often ends up in landfills. We can transform the part of the waste that cannot be recycled by treating it separately or as part of municipal solid waste, as well as by performing landfill mining.
Processing of Municipal Solid Waste
The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) also known as Solid Urban Waste (SUW) are undesirable materials mainly consisting of household waste. By 2050, global waste will increase by 70% equivalent to 3.4 billion tonnes. Its accumulation causes diseases and damages the environment, yet it can be used to produce renewable energy.
Agro-industrial waste treatment
In postharvest, food losses can reach up to 50%. They represent a source of pollution of soil, air and water bodies, which is a problem for both the environment and public health. However, through the REVALUO plants, these wastes are an important source of biofuels. In this way, we contribute to sustainable agriculture and a circular economy.
Organic waste management
According to a report by the International Energy Agency, the world only uses a fraction of the potential for gas production from organic waste, which could cover around 20% of global demand. The syngas that can be produced would provide a local source of energy and heat for communities, and a clean fuel.
Medical waste to energy
Up to 80% of the waste generated in medical and hospital facilities is non-hazardous, but is usually sterilised, shredded, incinerated or landfilled. Converting healthcare waste into heat and electricity with minimal emissions is a viable alternative, using the REVALUO system’s transformation processes.
Energy recovery from waste by REVALUO?
Recovery
We extract valuable elements from waste that arrives at our plants or is deposited in landfills. Waste can even be extracted from old, closed landfills through ELFM (Enhanced Landfill Mining).
Recycling
We give many used materials a second chance. We make it possible for them to be re-used as raw materials or in some industries. By doing so, we achieve a better use of resources, including some non-renewable raw materials.
Transformation
We transform a variety of different types of waste into biofuels or energy sources. In this way, we not only mitigate the environmental footprint of landfills but also obtain valuable products such as bioethanol, bunker biofuel, biochar, coke or H2.
Minimal pollutant emissions
Our system heats, but does not burn the waste. This reduces the emissions resulting from the energy recovery of waste to near-zero levels. We mitigate the impact of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from waste and waste management.
What benefits does REVALUO waste-to-energy system bring?
Our processes and installations are optimised for a most efficient performance according to the particularities and needs of each treatment plant.
We put an end to landfills: no more bad smells, greenhouse gases, leachates or contamination of aquifers.
We recover recyclable materials such as glass, cardboard, paper and metals for sale.
We obtain bioethanol, fuel bunker, biochar, green hydrogen, coke and electrical energy from waste with minimal emissions.
We manage waste in a circular, cost-effective and environmentally friendly way.
Landfill mining with REVALUO
Landfill mining also known as Enhanced landfill mining (ELFM) is the extraction of valuable materials from waste in active or closed landfills. It is extremely important to clean up controlled and uncontrolled landfills, reclaim developable land, reduce emissions and pollution, prevent accidents and make waste management more profitable.
Our company implements landfill mining by first excavating to extract the waste that has been deposited in previous years, then separating and sorting valuable materials for recycling. After that, we pelletise and transform the remaining waste into energy.
Every REVALUO system encompasses different phases and processes including waste sorting, Revastex, Thermolysis, which together allow us to maximise the recovery of waste and obtain an economic return in a shortened period of time, while solving the environmental and other issues that old landfills continue to cause.
Environmental disasters prevention
Funding the costs of rehabilitation works and the recovery of land for development or other purposes.
Mitigation of raw material and energy resource supply problems.
Landfill mining with REVALUO
Landfill mining also known as Enhanced landfill mining (ELFM) is the extraction of valuable materials from waste in active or closed landfills. It is extremely important to clean up controlled and uncontrolled landfills, reclaim developable land, reduce emissions and pollution, prevent accidents and make waste management more profitable.
Our company implements landfill mining by first excavating to extract the waste that has been deposited in previous years, then separating and sorting valuable materials for recycling. After that, we pelletise and transform the remaining waste into energy.
Every REVALUO system encompasses different phases and processes including waste sorting, Revastex, Thermolysis, which together allow us to maximise the recovery of waste and obtain an economic return in a shortened period of time, while solving the environmental and other issues that old landfills continue to cause.
Environmental disasters prevention.
Funding the costs of rehabilitation works and the recovery of land for development or other purposes.
Mitigation of raw material and energy resource supply problems.
Turn waste into wealth
Turn waste into wealth
Landfillsolutions is made up of a conglomerate of industrial companies that contribute with their know-how in the international market, and with their structure, work and enthusiasm in the development of a technology and a business project that will contribute to leave to future generations a better world than the one we were born into.
Our team of professional experts is located in different countries around the world such as Spain, Slovakia, United States of
America, Kazakhstan, Tunisia and El Salvador.
Our system comprises different technologies that recover, treat, recycle and transform a large part of the waste into other products with economic value, fulfilling a double function: decontaminating and generating hundreds of jobs.
Landfillsolutions is made up of a conglomerate of industrial companies that contribute with their know-how in the international market, and with their structure, work and enthusiasm in the development of a technology and a business project that will contribute to leave to future generations a better world than the one we were born into.
Our team of professional experts is located in different countries around the world such as Spain, Slovakia, United States of
America, Kazakhstan, Tunisia and El Salvador.
Our system comprises different technologies that recover, treat, recycle and transform a large part of the waste into other products with economic value, fulfilling a double function: decontaminating and generating hundreds of jobs.
Waste-to-energy plants around the world
Our WtE plants generate energy in the form of heat and/or electricity through the transformation of different types of industrial or municipal solid waste.
REVALUO system recovers some materials while transforming others into products of significant economic and ecological value. Even buried waste from old landfills can be transformed through landfill mining.
Sustainability
We provide an effective solution to environmental pollution, avoiding the further release of toxic gases into the environment. Our aim is not only to reduce the carbon footprint but also to offset it with all the benefits that come with that.
Profitability
By transforming and recycling the waste generated daily and those already buried in landfills, we make waste management cost-effective through the resulting products, as well as by creating the possibility of carbon offsetting.
Waste-to-energy technologies have a significant role to play in the circular economy by promoting sustainable developmen.
More than 40 modules installed worldwide.
Reduction of up to 90% of the amount of waste going to landfills.
Thermal decomposition of waste by means of pressure and temperature usually between 650°C and 1100°C, without burning the waste.
