Government Initiatives and Drivers for AD
There are many factors influencing the market for Anaerobic Digestion, ranging from new legislation to Government policy drivers and economic initiatives. In addition there are many non-policy but relevant and important reports supporting the rollout of Anaerobic Digestion facilities.
The main initiatives and drivers for development of Anaerobic Digestion are listed below.
- Landfill Diversion Obligations - The Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC)
- EPA Pre-treatment of MSW to Landfill
- Circular WPPR 17/08 (Brown Bin Circular) & Draft Household Food Waste Collection Regulations
- Food Waste Regulations 2009
- Landfill & Incineration Levies
- Section 60 Notice (Capping incineration of MSW and other matters)
- Review of Waste Management Policy
- EPA Waste Report 2008
- Climate Change Strategy
- Energy White Paper
