Generating electricity from organic wastes

Using biomass converters for electricity production
Recycling organic waste for renewable energy

Description

Generating electricity from organic wastes involves converting biodegradable materials—such as agricultural residues, food scraps, and animal manure—into energy through processes like anaerobic digestion, gasification, or incineration. This strategy addresses waste management challenges, reduces landfill use, and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions by transforming waste into a renewable energy source. Its practical intent is to provide sustainable electricity, promote resource efficiency, and support environmental protection by turning organic waste streams into valuable energy outputs.

Implementation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Agenda 21 recommends developing processes to recover energy and provide renewable energy sources, animal feed and raw materials from recycling organic waste and biomass.