Event: Waste-to-Fuel Technology Training Waste-to-fuel History and Implementation in the Republic of Korea 21 September 2015 Author / Speaker Eunjoo Cho View File Understanding waste-to-fuel technologies begin with becoming familiar with the different organic waste treatment such as anaerobic digestion, composting and incineration, among others. As mentioned in earlier presentations, waste-to-fuel technologies proliferated in Sweden, Germany and France. In the Republic of Korea, research into these technologies started in 1997 and soon converting waste into energy spread across various regions, with Wonju being one of the notable cases. This presentation also focuses on the history and operations of the organic waste-to-resource project in Wonju. Learn what prompted Wonju to tap into this renewable energy and what are the intended outcomes of this 20-year endeavor. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Agriculture and Natural Resources Energy Transport Climate Change Water