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

An Introduction to Water Vapor Energy

water vapor energy

At one time, generating energy from the sun or wind seemed like an outrageous idea. However, today we are aware of just how powerful renewable energy sources like solar can be as an electricity source. Scientists recently discovered the water vapor can also be converted into electricity. Evaporation is not… Continue reading

4 Environmentally-Friendly Lifestyle Habits You Should Adopt Today

4 Environmentally-Friendly Lifestyle Habits You Should Adopt Today

Incorporating environmentally-friendly lifestyle habits in your daily life can be challenging at first, but if you want to preserve the environment and ensure that it continues to provide for your needs and for your coming generations, you should be willing to make the change. So, to help combat this, we’ve… Continue reading

How To Produce Biogas at Home – A Primer

How To Produce Biogas at Home – A Primer

The idea of biogas is anything but new. People have been experimenting with making biogas for many generations. Biogas is made by converting organic waste into energy. It’s a huge win for the environment because it utilizes what is otherwise considered waste, but it’s a big win for pocketbooks too…. Continue reading

How To Be Zero Waste With Kids: A Simple Guide

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In a world driven by mass consumerism, it’s difficult for children to be environmentally-conscious. However, it’s important that children develop a sense of consciousness to maintain or improve the condition of our planet. Parents, guardians and educators are one of the main role models for children. It’s important schools deliver… Continue reading

Humic Acid Fertilizer- History, Benefits and Uses

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Humic acid is nature’s own fertilizer, contributing to enhanced soil health and better crop yield. Humic acid is derived from the decomposition of organic matter. In this article, we will discuss the science behind humic acid, its major uses and the key benefits it brings to the agricultural sector. Humic… Continue reading

5 Tips For An Environmentally-Friendly Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. Shopping centres and malls are filled with red coloured roses, unique flowers and many type of specialized gifts. Nowadays, many people buy roses that last a year to protect our environment. In addition, special chocolates are made along with celebrity food and soft… Continue reading

How to Start a Career in the Renewables Sector

How to Start a Career in the Renewables Sector

As people are becoming more innovative about ways to protect the environment, the renewable energy industry has grown exponentially. Starting a career in the renewable energy sector could help you become one of the numerous change-makers in the world today. But how does one go about entering the renewables industry… Continue reading

A Primer on Anaerobic Digestion of Agricultural Wastes

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Agricultural waste is the most prolific feedstock for anaerobic digestion plants worldwide. A wide range of crop wastes can be used for biogas production, including straw, husk, bagasse, corn cob, wood wastes etc. The key factors driving the anaerobic digestion of agricultural wastes are physico-chemical properties, pretreatment process, C:N ratio,… Continue reading

The Rationale for Responsible Waste Disposal for Businesses

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Should businesses really practice waste recycling, especially responsible waste management? Definitely. And for two very good reasons: it’s good for the environment, and it’s great for business. Responsible waste disposal, then, is a win-win situation for businesses because it make the world environment-friendly and it generates more money for businesses. First, though,… Continue reading

What is a Thermal Power Plant and How Does it Work?

What is a Thermal Power Plant and How Does it Work?

Power plants are industrial facilities where the electrical power is generated. Power plants generally have one or more generators or heating machine which assist in generating the electrical power. There are different forms of power plants which are radically defined based on the resources they use to convert the fuels… Continue reading