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Technology Comparison
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making everyday products greener while offering a sustainable alternative to landfilling, incineration, and other technologies
Enerkem’s patented technology chemically recycles the biogenic and non-biogenic carbon contained in non-recyclable waste and residues. In less than 5 minutes, our exclusive waste conversion process first transforms this carbon into a pure synthesis gas (also called syngas), which is then converted into biofuels and renewable chemicals, using commercially available catalysts.
The chemical recycling of what would otherwise be wasted carbon represents a sustainable alternative to conventional waste management practices and promotes a circular economy:
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Incineration | Landfilling | |
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| What is the technology used? | Exclusive thermochemical process that converts non-recyclable and non-compostable waste into biofuels and biochemical | Incineration process that could generate electricity and heat | In some cases, landfills are equipped with a biogas capture system |
| What is the end result? | Carbon contained in waste is recuperated and converted into biofuels — used to fuel our vehicles, or to create greener everyday products | Carbon is combusted, generating a small amount of electricity and heat | Carbon is lost, as it is buried in the ground |
| What are the impacts on Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG)? | The exclusive technology recuperates and recycles carbon thereby avoiding emissions from landfills and incineration plants. | GHG and other harmful gases are emitted despite a small amount of electricity and heat can be produced | Methane gas is released, a potent GHG |
