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POSTnote by Stephen Allen and Jonathan Wentworth. It was first published on Friday, 16 September 2011. It was last updated on Tuesday, 18 October 2011.


Anaerobic digestion

Anaerobic digestion (AD) can divert waste from landfill and produce biogas, a source of renewable energy, and “digestate”, a fertiliser. This POSTnote examines the potential for AD in

the UK, and the main challenges connected with its development.

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Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-387 
Subjects
Agriculture Environment protection Energy Recycling Waste management Renewable energy
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POST
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View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk