RESEARCH ON THE CONVERSION OF FOOD WASTE INTO BIOGAS

Abstract

Every year, approximately 1.3 million tonnes of municipal waste are generated in Lithuania, of which about 50% is biodegradable waste. This includes food, garden and park waste, etc. Most biodegradable waste is disposed of in landfills, but this is not the only way to manage this waste. Waste can be useful, and its recycling can create added value. This encourages waste recycling and opens up opportunities for companies to invest in the waste recycling sector. The most effective and promising method of waste treatment for converting organic waste into alternative energy, reducing the amount of organic waste going to landfills and obtaining fertiliser is anaerobic waste decomposition in bioreactors. This article presents a study of biogas production opportunities conducted by  Kasmonta, a company engaged in the collection of biodegradable waste.