Increased Demand for Waste Treatment Equipment and Challenges - From 1999 to the 2020s

Increased Demand for Waste Treatment Equipment and Challenges - From 1999 to the 2020s

In 1999, demand for waste processing equipment expanded significantly, increasing by 31.5% compared to the previous year. Advances in incineration technology and revisions to the Waste Management Law drove facility development through public-private partnerships. The 2000s saw the introduction of high-temperature incinerators and the development of home appliance recycling technology, enabling dioxin reduction and the recovery of rare metals. The 2010s saw progress in processing debris from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the introduction of automated sorting systems utilizing AI technology, alongside the establishment of plastic recycling techniques. The 2020s are focusing on facilities utilizing biogasification of food waste and renewable energy. High costs and reducing carbon dioxide emissions remain challenges, necessitating public-private cooperation and new technological development.