The current socio-political and legislative climate is increasingly aligned with addressing the challenges of waste management. However, beyond their ecological importance, it is essential that solutions in this area are also economically viable. Cost-effectiveness not only ensures the financial sustainability of initiatives, but also drives investment and innovation in the sector.
Profitability and sustainability: two sides of the same coin
Investment in recycling and waste recovery technologies not only responds to an environmental need, but also represents a significant economic opportunity.
To reach the 2030 targets, an investment of between €3.4 and €4.9 billion* is required.
For example, energy recovery from waste generates annual revenues of €273 million and a gross value added of €90 million, as well as directly employing more than a thousand workers in Spain*.
Furthermore, it is estimated to save €26.3 per MWh of electricity produced from waste, which contributes to more competitive electricity prices*.
Energy recovery: an efficient solution
“… it is essential to demystify the belief that energy recovery and recycling are opposing strategies. … the countries that recycle the most are also those that recover the most energy from non-recyclable waste, demonstrating that both practices are complementary and essential for efficient and sustainable management…”.
– Joaquín Pérez Viota, President AEVERSU
In Spain, only 11% of waste is currently recovered energetically, while in countries such as Germany or Denmark, this percentage exceeds 30%*.
Implementing more energy recovery plants would not only contribute to achieving European waste reduction targets, but would also generate enough energy to supply millions of households, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and improving the country’s energy security.
Bianna: committed to profitability and the circular economy
At Bianna, we understand that profitability and sustainability are not mutually exclusive objectives, but complementary. Since our inception, we have been committed to the design and development of technological solutions in waste management that are not only environmentally friendly, but also offer a tangible economic return for our clients.
Our experience in the implementation of waste treatment plants and energy recovery systems demonstrates that it is possible to transform environmental challenges into profitable business opportunities. We firmly believe that the future of waste management lies in solutions that integrate economic efficiency and ecological responsibility.
Waste management must be approached from a perspective that combines environmental sustainability and economic viability. Only this will ensure continued investment in innovative technologies and foster an effective circular economy.
At Bianna, we remain committed to this approach, developing solutions that demonstrate that waste treatment will either be profitable or it wont be at all.