WHAT IS BIOENERGY

Bioenergy is produced from a variety of organic materials, called biomass, such as wood, charcoal, dung and other manures for heat and power production, and agricultural crops for liquid biofuels.

WHAT IS BIOMASS

Biomass is a renewable energy source, generated from burning wood, plants and other organic matter, such as manure or household waste. It releases carbon dioxide when burned, but considerably less than fossil fuels.

WHAT DOES CARBON FOOTPRINT MEAN?

The carbon footprint is the result of an emissions calculation. It indicates the amount of greenhouse gases released by an activity, process or action. A carbon footprint can be specified for business or production processes of companies, for example.