Denmark: We Know Waste

Conclusion In a green and sustainable future the world’s waste streams must be regarded as valuable resources. Danish technology and know-how is ready to provide green fuel for this transition away from waste.

The Danish waste resource management sector is currently undergoing the transition from waste management to resource management. This not only prompts the development of new and innovative waste treatment technologies, it also demands investment, knowledge-sharing and collaboration across all levels of society. Luckily, Denmark is a small country with a long tradition of cooperating in developing the right solutions. The Danish waste resource management sector is characterized by a strong industrial composition which provides leading technologies for key waste management processes, such as bioand thermal gasification, the recycling of specific waste streams, and incineration. Furthermore, the sector is currently being influenced by an ambitious political climate in which politicians are willing to make the necessary investment and take the necessary steps to facilitate the transition towards resource management. All this has infused the sector with self-confidence and optimism about the future – an optimism which is reflected in the high expectations of the companies for the coming years, and their willingness to engage in new forms of collaboration.