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

5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Use Compostable Packaging

compostable packaging

Yes, we are living in an age of environmental enlightenment; a ‘Make Do and Mend’ renaissance, if you may. Every day, people are banding together with influencers, governments, philanthropists, and corporates to create a resource-saving, waste-reducing, and planet preserving green revolution. And yes, this is an uprising that persists and… Continue reading

How to Apply for a Renewable Energy Degree: 5 Tips

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With a rapid technological progress that we are witnessing today, the skills in renewable energy are among the most wanted. In 2025, the installed solar power capacity rose to 2,974 GW worldwide. Such a growing demand offers new jobs and requires professionals on different levels, from production to the finance…. Continue reading

How to Cut Your Digital Carbon Footprint with Simple Smart Habits

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Local small business owners keeping online storefronts running and homeowners managing busy, device-filled households rarely think of tech use as an emissions source. The challenge is that screens, streaming, cloud storage, and always-on equipment feel weightless, while the environmental impact of technology quietly adds up in the background. Cutting a… Continue reading

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

A Glance at Smart Waste Management Technologies

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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

Top 20 Environmental Quotes to Inspire and Motivate You

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The climate is in a state of real crisis. Sometimes, though, you need inspiration to walk back out to your car in the rain to get your forgotten reusable bags or sort your recyclables instead of tossing everything. Here are 20 of the top environmental quotes to remind you to… Continue reading

How to Make Biomass Energy Sustainable

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Biomass is one of the oldest and simplest ways of getting heat and energy, and it’s starting to make a comeback due to its status as renewable resource. Some, however, aren’t so sure that using more of it would be good for our environment. So, how sustainable is biomass energy… Continue reading

How to Develop an Effective Waste Management Plan for Your Business

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People are more environmentally conscious than ever, and want to do their part to help reduce waste. Not only are they themselves eco-friendly, but they also want the companies they purchase from and support to do their part as well. Nearly every organization will produce some type of waste, despite their… Continue reading

The Benefits of Using Used Cooking Oil as a Biofuel

used cooking oil

Used cooking oil is one of the major sources of biofuel. As the push for alternative sources of energy is enhanced, biofuel production has also gone into high gear. As such, it has moved from the unsustainable food sources to more sustainable sources such as used cooking oil. Read on… Continue reading

10 Tips to Adopt a Sustainable Lifestyle in Your Daily Routines

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With increasing environmental awareness, many individuals are striving hard to help the environment by adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle, which can be as simple as opting for a refillable water container instead of bottled water or setting up a compost bin to recycle organic wastes. In this article, we will outline… Continue reading