About Salman Zafar

Salman Zafar is the CEO/Founder of BioEnergy Consult, and an international consultant, advisor and trainer with expertise in waste management, biomass energy, waste-to-energy, environment protection and resource conservation. He has successfully accomplished a wide range of projects in the areas of biogas technology, biomass energy, waste-to-energy, recycling and waste management. He is a prolific environmental writer, and has authored more than 2000 popular articles in reputed journals, magazines and websites. Salman can be reached at salman@bioenergyconsult.com

How Technology is Making Waste Management Smarter

How Technology is Making Waste Management Smarter

Cities have been growing around the globe in the past few years. A United Nations report has estimated that about 68% of the world’s total population will be living in urban centers by the year 2050. This will see an increase of about 70% in solid waste, according to the… Continue reading

Things You Should Know About Autoclaving of Healthcare Waste

medical waste autoclave

Autoclaving is a popular medical waste treatment method in many countries. It is done in closed chambers where both heat and pressure are applied over a period of time to destroy all microorganisms that may be present in healthcare waste before landfill disposal. Among alternative systems, autoclaving (also known as… Continue reading

Relationship Between Synthetic Biofuels and Low-Carbon Transport

a car running on biodiesel

Biofuels offer a solution to climate change that shouldn’t go ignored. In fact, the amount of biofuel used in low-carbon transport has led to increase by a factor of seven in order to prevent climate catastrophe, a recent report on 1.5C warming by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)… Continue reading

A Glance at Smart Waste Management Technologies

use of tech in waste management

Smart technologies continues to transform our lives and lead to innovation in industries crucial to the earth’s ecological balance. One such sector benefiting from new inventions is waste management, which is responsible for keeping communities clean through waste removal and recycling. This sector utilizes digital tools that work together to… Continue reading

Biomass Pellets – Production Process and Benefits

Biomass Pellets – Production Process and Benefits

Biomass pellets are a type of biomass fuel, generally made from wastes from wood processing plants, agricultural wastes, forestry residues, bamboo etc. Pellets are manufactured in several types and grades as fuels for power plants, homes, and other applications. Biomass pellets are extremely dense and can be produced with a… Continue reading

Household Waste into Clean Fuel: 2 Promising Options

food waste to biogas

As more and more governments and businesses are racing to find efficient and reliable solutions for providing energy, the one option that is both widely achievable on a house-by-house basis, as well as tackling two major environmental issues is turning household waste into clean fuel. We know there are already… Continue reading

Biogas – Benefits and Drawbacks

Biogas – Benefits and Drawbacks

We know fossil fuels are a finite resource and that burning them is terrible for the environment, but modern technology doesn’t offer much in the way of alternatives. Biogas is often touted as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, but it isn’t always as green as it seems to be…. Continue reading

Biogas Production from Crops and Crop Wastes in Europe

biogas plant in agricultural farm

Most, if not all of Europe has a suitable climate for biogas production. The specific type of system depends on the regional climate. Regions with harsher winters may rely more on animal waste and other readily available materials compared to warmer climates, which may have access to more crop waste or organic… Continue reading

Responsible Methods for Construction Site Waste Disposal

construction site waste

Construction sites are bustling hubs of activity, teeming with workers, equipment, and materials. Amidst all the progress, there is one aspect that often gets overlooked – waste management. Improper disposal of construction site waste can have severe consequences for both human health and the environment. In this guide, we will… Continue reading

Biodiesel from Waste Vegetable Oil: Step-by-Step Guide

biodiesel production steps

Biodiesel is a renewable and sustainable form of energy. It can reduce greenhouse emissions by almost 30%, which means that although they do release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, they do so in a very limited manner. With the aim of building a green new world, and eliminating the need… Continue reading