Waste recovery is the result of a study that establishes how a waste product could replace other materials within an object that is designed to fulfill a certain function.
Not everything should end up in the trash. For this reason, some plants classify each type of material. Once this process is finished, these wastes are prepared to be transformed and have a new utility.
Types of waste valorization:
Energy recovery: Through waste incineration, energy is obtained from these materials. This energy is sometimes comparable to the functions of conventional fuels such as coal, gas, and hydroelectricity.
Valorization of solid materials: This is the obtaining of raw materials through recycling. In this aspect, it is common to manage non-hazardous waste such as plastic containers, paper, cardboard, and glass, among others.
Benefits of waste recovery:
1. Reduction of the amount of waste: By implementing waste recovery, the amount of waste that eventually reaches landfills is reduced.
2. Economic advantages for companies: The reuse of materials could cause a reduction in the costs of purchasing raw materials.
3. New jobs: This bet has generated an increase in jobs, thus favoring the economic activity of the countries. It is estimated that investment in this area will increase every year.