Ashes on offer at the Material Market

Utilization of ash becomes easier Responsible business from ashes project.

Thermal and power plants can now offer generated ash for reuse At the material market.

The Material Market service has been developed to facilitate the meeting of producers and users of waste and side streams. However, the Fertilizer Regulation and the Civil Engineering Regulation set precise requirements for ash suitable for various recovery purposes.

The ash producer can classify the ash in its announcement on the Material Market based on the intended use for which it is suitable.

A utilitarian user looking for ash can, in turn, submit an announcement to the Material Market stating that they are looking for ash for a specific purpose, for example, for a forest road to be built as an ash-crushed road or for forest fertilization.

This will help ash users find ash that is suitable for their specific use. You can also create a search alert for the material market that will notify you when material that meets your criteria is available.

Lower waste costs

Classification makes it easier for forest industry operators to find and utilize renewable fertilizers and earthmoving materials. Ash classification is also important for environmental responsibility.

"Ash utilization is a circular economy activity that saves virgin natural resources. Utilization also reduces waste costs for the ash producer, especially if the utilization site is nearby," said Motiva's leading expert. Ilkka Hippinen says.

The Responsible Business from Ash project is a joint project between Tapio, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences and the Finnish Forestry Centre. The final seminar of the project will be held on 18 November.

“Both Motiva and Tapio have the desire and need to promote the recycling and utilization of waste and side stream materials,” says the project manager. Tommi Tenhola From Tapio.

Photo: Scanstockphoto. Ash can be used, for example, in the bases of forest roads, if the classification allows it.