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

Biomass Power Plant Logistics: Things to Know

Biomass Power Plant Logistics: Things to Know

Biomass power plant logistics include all the unit operations necessary to move biomass wastes from the agricultural farm or biomass plantation to the biomass power plant and to ensure that the delivered biomass feedstock meets the specifications of the biomass conversion process. The packaged biomass can be transported directly from… Continue reading

Medical Waste Management: 5 Technology Options

Medical Waste Management: 5 Technology Options

The growing quantum of medical wastes (also known as biomedical waste or healthcare waste) is posing significant public health and environmental challenges across the world. The situation is alarming in developing countries due to improper disposal methods, insufficient physical resources, and lack of research on medical waste management. The major… Continue reading

Biogas Digester – Working Principle and Benefits

homemade biogas plant

Sustainable organic waste disposal is one of the many considerations you have to make when planning an eco-friendly lifestyle. Luckily, it’s much easier nowadays to get rid of organic waste without damaging the environment. In fact, you can use your biodegradable trash to generate renewable energy power for your household… Continue reading

Waste Management for Small Businesses: Tips and Tricks

waste management strategy for businesses

Sustainability is becoming a growing concern among the general public, and both individuals and companies have begun to take the necessary steps to reduce their carbon footprint and diminish their greenhouse gas emissions. It’s not as simple as it sounds, however, and there are many things you need to take… Continue reading

How Does a Poultry Waste Biogas Plant Work

poultry waste biogas plant

Anaerobic digestion of poultry litter is a sustainable way to manage poultry industry waste. Poultry litter is one of the best raw materials for the production of biogas. Infact, the biogas potential of poultry manure is better than that of cow manure and sewage sludge. Let us have a deeper… Continue reading

5 Effective Commercial Waste Management Strategies

business waste tracking

Many businesses produce more trash than they realize and throw away materials that could be recycled or reused. Keeping track of waste can help businesses reduce costs and promote sustainability. The data collected from waste tracking is invaluable for waste management, which comes with benefits that may be surprising. It… Continue reading

What Are Biomass Gasification Power Systems?

biomass gasification systems

Biomass gasification is the combustion of biomass wastes in limited air leading to the formation of a combustible gas, known as synthesis gas or syngas, consisting of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, methane, water, nitrogen, besides contaminants like char particles, ash and tars. Biomass gasification is an efficient way to… Continue reading

How To Be Zero Waste With Kids

zero waste with kids

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

10 Small Ways to Make a Big Difference in Waste Reduction

waste reduction at home

At this point, pretty much everyone is aware that plastic drinking straws are bad for the environment, namely the animals that inhabit our oceans, rivers, and lakes. But that’s just one small aspect of the global waste problem we’re currently facing. Becoming aware of the impact of straws began a… Continue reading

7 Reasons to Recycle Used Cooking Oil

used cooking oil

Recycling is an environmental industry buzzword. Cooking oil is one of the most used products around the world. However, it also is one of the most common environmental pollutants. The environmental effects of used cooking oil have been widely documented. In this article, we will discuss the top benefits of… Continue reading