Bio-waste – collection, separation, generated products for second use

Abstract

In Germany, the recorded quantities of bio-waste have grown continuously after the introduction of a separate organic waste bin. Residual biomass is not a waste – it is a raw material, which forms the basis for various marketable products, such as compost, biogas/biofuels, or biomass coke. This article highlights possible process ways according to the state of the art from bio-waste collection until the generation of products for second use. In addition, possible trends for the development of the bio-waste industry are shown.