Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a long-established and sustainable way to process waste, create bio-fertiliser and produce power in the form of electricity and biogas. But, our growing challenges around energy & food security, waste management and climate change are now pushing its benefits firmly into the spotlight.
The developing regulatory environment is also playing a part. To complement increased targets for recycling and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to meet our net zero targets, local authorities are facing new regulations for the separate collection of food waste that will increase the amount of waste available for treatment by AD.
Our AD and food recycling hub brings together our experience and insights into the AD and food recycling environment alongside our work with the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), to help ensure projects get off the ground, are successful and deliver maximum benefit.
ADBA report on food waste recyclying - the net zero lever for local authorities
Read the ADBA's report on the process and benefits of food waste recycling through anaerobic digestion, and how it can help local authorities meet their challenging targets.
Find out moreLegal considerations in food waste recycling
Every local authority will have a statutory duty to structure their waste collections to allow for recycling or composting.
Find out moreADBA webinar on food waste recycling through anaerobic digestion
The AD industry and stakeholders gathered on 27th April, 2021 in an event to launch ADBA's Policy Briefing report on "Food waste recycling: anaerobic digestion, the net zero lever for local authorities".
Find out moreChanges to food waste collection and recycling: What actions do councils need to take?
Writing for Local Government News, solicitor Ben Thomson outlines upcoming changes to waste collection and advises on how local councils can adapt to them.
Find out moreSatisfying the COP26 Methane Pledge
Methane emissions were the focus of much scrutiny at COP26, and not without good reason: the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report estimates that a 0.3 per cent reduction per year in methane is equivalent to net-zero for carbon dioxide — there would be no additional warming if this level of reduction is achieved.
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