Research & Development
Future-proofing waste business
As a dynamic, innovative, data-driven business we continuously seek to understand more about our customers’ needs. This drives our R&D programme.
Thinking circular
Our R&D program has included a number of full-scale waste processing trials including waste characterisation, waste processing and floc analysis in collaboration with a large commercial waste processing site in the Republic of Ireland.
It is expected that the trials will demonstrate that the output from certain feedstocks can be used as a valuable soil improver that can be recycled back to land to replace lost nutrients and add valuable organic matter to protect the soil from erosion.
A spotlight on the numbers
The figures below set out the results for the performance of the XO6 unit used at a commercial location facility to process MSW organic fines.
It is expected that the trials will demonstrate that the output from certain feedstocks can be used as a valuable soil improver that can be recycled back to land to replace lost nutrients and add valuable organic matter to protect the soil from erosion.
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At4 compliance
As part of our R&D, we have screened the fl oc down to 6mm. The smaller than 6mm fraction, which comprises mainly organic fraction, has been independently tested for AT4 compliance. The results demonstrated that even the most organic fraction within the fl oc has been successfully stabilised and complies with the AT4 limits in both the Republic of Ireland and Scotland.
Our appetite for ongoing R&D demonstrates our evidence-based approach to improving waste management practices and helping the industry think differently. We must consider the myriad uses technology can have to tackle waste challenges– whether that’s helping to recycle it back to land or turning it into valuable Solid Recovered Fuel.
Dr Stephen Wise
Chief Strategic Development Officer
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Scott Owen
Director of Business Development
