Enhanced landfill mining
Enhanced landfill mining (ELFM) is the process of excavating landfill sites to recover resources to produce new materials and energy in line with the circular economy.
Landfills are often filled with waste products which can now be recycled (for example, plastics and paper) due to legislation changes. Therefore, landfill sites are an untapped resources for valuable materials.
Resources
The lesson plans below contain activities and fact sheets to guide learning
Lesson plan 1:
introduces ELFM and waste valorisation opportunities
age
11-18
Lesson plan 2:
Remo Landfill case study
age
14-18
Did you know?
Landfills release toxic greenhouse gases and leachate
In Europe, there is estimated to be
500,000
landfill sites
of municipal solid waste ends up in landfill worldwide each year
95%