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Summary
Waste-to-energy is gaining ground fast as an alternative to landfill disposal. Non-recyclable waste goes in, while electricity, heat, or fuel comes out. Modern plants use advanced technologies such as incineration, gasification, pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion to recover energy from waste.
Sweden has one of the most successful waste management systems in the world. Recyclable materials are sorted first. What remains goes to waste-to-energy plants.
Around 50% of household waste becomes electricity and district heating. Swedish plants work so efficiently that local waste alone cannot meet demand.
Denmark has incorporated waste-to-energy in its urban lifestyle. Its modern facilities provide electricity as well as district heating to surrounding residential areas. As a result, fossil fuels are used less while the country is able to meet its climate obligations.
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