What do with biowastes: energy production or compost production? What is known about techniques for treatments and optimal valorisation of biowastes

Abstract

Biowastes are organic wastes that are putrescible, liable to decay or spoil, and compose the domestic wastes. Bio-Wastes are an embarrassment when they are mixed in the domestic wastes bound to incineration or the dumps. Yet processed separately, they are able to produce biogas or compost. This use is interesting for the sustainable development. However, biowastes have to be sorted to separate the dry and wet components; and inceneration and the dumps stay the main destination of these wastes.