Waste Management World
Summary
While Europe grapples with ambitious climate targets and circular economy dreams, one sector is quietly proving that what goes up in smoke doesn't have to come back down as a problem. The recent CEWEP Waste-to-Energy Congress in Gdansk served up a compelling case for why incineration—yes, that much-maligned waste treatment method—might just be the unsung hero of Europe's green transition.
Perhaps one of the most compelling economic arguments came from Poland's district heating sector. Tomasz Surma from Veolia Poland delivered a masterclass in practical economics: "Waste-to-Energy plays a vital role in district heating, offering one of the lowest heat prices per gigajoule over the past three years—even as overall heat prices doubled. It not only reduces reliance on coal but also supports the diversification of heat sources for the future of district heating."
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