Waste-to-Value Technology

Waste-to-value technologies turn waste into energy, industrial products, or consumer goods. Anaerobic digestion (AD), landfill gas to energy, and waste recycling are common types of waste-to-value technology. Feedstocks for waste-to-value projects include organic and solid waste such as food waste, wastewater, dairy manure, and plastics.

Using appropriate feedstocks is crucial for maintaining safe and operational waste-to-value plants. Since waste streams naturally vary in composition, developing a feedstock strategy is the first step in developing a waste-to-value project. Use our feedstock matrix template to evaluate feedstock options. 

Waste-to-Value Statistics

A low-carbon economy depends on waste-to-value technology. Utilizing the ever-growing supply of waste is recognized as a component of a waste management strategy to mitigate climate change, and shrinking landfill capacity indicates the need for solutions. 

The demand for and importance of waste-derived solutions is reflected in these figures:

• It’s estimated that in the United States, fuels derived from waste could replace 4 to 7 percent of the national fossil fuel consumption. 
• According to the EPA, in 2018, 69 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) were recycled in the United States. However, nearly half of all trash goes to landfills.
• Over 90% of renewable natural gas (RNG) currently comes from landfills. 
• The carbon intensity of RNG derived from animal manure is up to eight times lower than conventional natural gas, according to World Resources Institute findings. 
• The molded fiber market is expected to grow at a rate of nearly 5% over a seven-year period. The biodegradable material is a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging and styrofoam.

Recent Projects

Nexus PMG has provided due diligence, construction monitoring, independent engineering, and owners engineering services to many waste-to-value projects in the United States, aiding the deployment of these climate-critical technologies.

To learn how Nexus PMG can help protect your interests, secure underwriting and deliver on time and on budget, contact the Nexus PMG team today.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Nexus PMG

Nexus PMG is the point where project finance, development and operations connect. Our focus is providing world-class advisory services to infrastructure investors by delivering technical, operational, and financial diligence on projects that reduce carbon intensity and enhance resource efficiency. Our integrated business lines provide end-to-end services within each targeted sector including development, preliminary engineering, contract structuring, EPC, commissioning and startup, operational readiness, and process improvement.

Latest posts by Nexus PMG (see all)

• Intern Spotlight – Milind Renjit - December 21, 2022
• Employee Spotlight – Keren Scott - November 9, 2022
• Employee Spotlight – Ethan Hatcher - September 28, 2022