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Incineration

technology Maturity 9-11

Big machines burn old trash.

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This heat can make power. It helps make light for homes. The trash turns into small ash. This makes the trash pile much smaller. It is a clever way to clean up. Do you like to help clean up?

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Kwai Chung Incineration Plant.jpg
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