Biomass

Everyday we work. Everyday we eat. The two activities are intertwined that we can not work if we are hungry while we stop working once we are hungered. The cycle of using and spending energy is manifested in the scenario stated. The food must be burned in the body in order for its energy giving nutrients be released and fuel the individual. But, not all the minerals are utilized. Some go to waste and are eliminated by the body.

Now, imagine this scenario happening in the environment. Everyday we use the products made from raw materials provided by nature. At the same time, we throw a lot of garbage every single day. The nature, like the body must keep going in producing the necessary plants or animals that serve as sources for by products. Unfortunately, the energy released by such materials is not all brought back to nature for the recycling process.

The unutilized energy from rubbish can be made into new energy. It is called biomass. In the process, the fuel from garbage – bio-degradable or otherwise – must be burned in order to heat a certain amount of water which in turn runs a turbine. As the turbine turns, it creates enough mechanical power to run a generator. Such technique will assure us that we are fully utilizing the energy contained in our food to the fullest. This technique not only helps us in waste management but also helps in preserving the natural resources.