How biotechnology works?

Advetec has developed a pioneering way of digesting waste using unique blends of bacteria inside enclosed aerobic digesters which are installed on-site.

Their proprietary XO system reduces residual waste mass by 50% turning it into high-grade Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF). The floc is AT4 compliant which is relevant for Scottish and Irish waste handlers.

The ground-breaking XO technology operate almost autonomously and require little interaction or maintenance, thanks to clever engineering and remote management.

These automated machines have a small physical footprint, integrate seamlessly with existing operational set-up and are energy efficient to run.

Building certainty into operations

For waste handlers keen to explore the growing SRF market, there are two initial steps to take. The first is to take a holistic view of how technology could help to decarbonise operations and deliver cost certainty. The second step is to establish whether your unrecyclable waste is suited to SRF and which offtakers are most compatible, with the help of a specialist partner. So, with rising gate fees, a waste handling capacity gap, rising exports despite a planned ban, potential complexity surrounding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and EfW, as well as growing demand for improved accountability and carbon reduction – it is time for change. We must stop viewing unrecyclable waste as something at the end of its useful life, and recognise it as an alternative fuel source. It is time to harness innovative waste technologies in the pursuit of a truly circular economy. n

Visit: www.advetec.com/xo-demonstration