CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR FOOD WASTE-BASED BIOGAS PRODUCTION FOR ENERGY GENERATION IN MALAYSIA: A REVIEW

Siva Raman Sharvini () and Lindsay C Stringer
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Siva Raman Sharvini: Department of Environment and Geography, University of York, Wentworth Way, York, YO10 5NG, United Kingdom
Lindsay C Stringer: Department of Environment and Geography, University of York, Wentworth Way, York, YO10 5NG, United Kingdom

Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management (JWBM), 2024, vol. 6, issue 1, 47-56

Abstract: Food waste can be anaerobically digested for biogas generation resulting in more sustainable waste management than using landfill, as well as providing clean energy. This paper reviews the challenges faced globally in using food waste-based biogas production for energy generation. It identifies feasible solutions for each challenge based on real-world case study scenarios and pilot plant studies, exploring their implications for Malaysia. Identified challenges and solutions are analysed under five headings: environmental (challenges: 2, solutions: 3), institutional and legal (challenges: 3; solutions: 6), economic and resourcing (challenges: 5; solutions: 9), technical (challenges: 4; solutions: 7) and social and cultural (challenges: 2; solutions: 3) categories. Key findings include that: (1) waste collection distance to the facility should be

Keywords: Organic waste; policies; renewable energy; green energy; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.26480/jwbm.01.2024.47.56

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