Waste-to-Energy in the Circular Economy and the Energy Union
Article from: OGEL 3 (2016), in Waste-to-Energy (WtE)
Abstract
Waste-to-Energy (WtE) is the link between two important EU policies currently under discussion, the Circular Economy and the Energy Union. Regarding the waste targets aimed for in the Circular Economy, WtE (in the meaning of incineration with energy recovery) helps to divert waste from landfills. It also treats the waste that is not suitable for quality recycling and produces energy from the residual waste. This helps to make Europe less dependent on fossil fuel imports and contributes to security of energy supply, a major goal of the Energy Union policy. The European ...