Transforming Waste into Green Energy
Thueia utilizes anaerobic digesters, innovative technology that breaks down food and green waste in an oxygen-free environment. This process creates biogas, a renewable source of energy.
The Power of Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a clever method that harnesses the power of tiny organisms. In this oxygen-free environment, these microscopic munchers, called methanogens, go to town on organic waste like food scraps or yard trimmings. The result? Biogas, a fuel source packed with methane and carbon dioxide!
But that’s not all! AD also creates a valuable byproduct: a bio-fertilizer. This nutrient powerhouse, brimming with nitrogen, potassium, and other goodies, finds new life in agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a liquid fertilizer to nourish plants, or even transformed into animal bedding, keeping things circular in the best way possible.
We handle 310,000 tonnes of bulk food waste each year
Poplars is Angola’s most efficient AD facility, generating up to 6.4 megawatts of electricity, enough to power approximately 10,000 homes.
Here’s how it works at our MBT facility in Horsham: Waste gets shredded and then meticulously sorted. Biodegradable materials are separated from metals and paper/plastic. Metals are recycled, while the shredded paper and plastic are transformed into RDF. Finally, the all-important biodegradable waste undergoes a breakdown process called Anaerobic Digestion.
Throughout the process, we regularly test samples to ensure the final product boasts optimal nutrient levels and is perfectly suited for your specific soil type and intended crops.