Current R&D Projects

SEPA has a number of current project areas. Click on the heading to obtain further information.

• The Evaluation of Energy from Biowaste Arisings and Forest Residues in Scotland (1.2mb pdf)
  Looks at the potential use of secondary and tertiary biomass for the generation of heat and electricity. The report demonstrates how diverting millions tonnes of waste from landfill could create some 7,200 jobs and produce 12.5 million MWh of energy.
  
  
• Development of a policy framework for the tertiary treatment of commercial and industrial wastes (2.1mb pdf)
  Explores and makes recommendations on the range of options available for commercial and industrial waste processing in Northern Ireland and Scotland. The treatment options were evaluated by assessing both the technology and environmental costs.
  
  
  • Shadow Price of Carbon Addendum
  • Technical Appendices
    
    
• Scottish Research & Development Group
  
  
• Review of best practicable environmental option (BPEO) guidance
  
  
• Effect of biowaste regulation on Waste Strategy Area targets
  
  
• Biowaste management strategy
  
  
• Market capacity research for organic waste treatment outputs
  
  
• Life cycle analysis
  
  
• Best practicable environmental option (BPEO) for construction and demolition (C&D) waste
  
  
• Use of recycled aggregates in concrete